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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,004.65, 19,326.38 and 7,717.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,004.65, 19,326.38 and 7,717.02 is: 10,649.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,004.65 : 19,326.38 = 7,717.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,004.65/19,326.38 = 7,717.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,004.65x = 19,326.38 × 7,717.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,004.65x = 149,142,022.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,142,022.40/14,004.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,649.47

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