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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,003.72, 19,325.94 and 7,716.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,003.72, 19,325.94 and 7,716.20 is: 10,648.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,003.72 : 19,325.94 = 7,716.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,003.72/19,325.94 = 7,716.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,003.72x = 19,325.94 × 7,716.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,003.72x = 149,122,818.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,122,818.23/14,003.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,648.80

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