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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,137.67, 19,510.36 and 7,764.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,137.67, 19,510.36 and 7,764.68 is: 10,715.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,137.67 : 19,510.36 = 7,764.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,137.67/19,510.36 = 7,764.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,137.67x = 19,510.36 × 7,764.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,137.67x = 151,491,585.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,491,585.12/14,137.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,715.45

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