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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,001.66, 19,321.92 and 7,713.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,001.66, 19,321.92 and 7,713.90 is: 10,644.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,001.66 : 19,321.92 = 7,713.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,001.66/19,321.92 = 7,713.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,001.66x = 19,321.92 × 7,713.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,001.66x = 149,047,358.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,047,358.69/14,001.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,644.98

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