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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,003.55, 19,324.82 and 7,715.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,003.55, 19,324.82 and 7,715.91 is: 10,647.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,003.55 : 19,324.82 = 7,715.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,003.55/19,324.82 = 7,715.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,003.55x = 19,324.82 × 7,715.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,003.55x = 149,108,533.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,108,533.31/14,003.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,647.91

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