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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,002.88, 19,324.37 and 7,715.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,002.88, 19,324.37 and 7,715.66 is: 10,647.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,002.88 : 19,324.37 = 7,715.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,002.88/19,324.37 = 7,715.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,002.88x = 19,324.37 × 7,715.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,002.88x = 149,100,191.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,100,191.30/14,002.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,647.83

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