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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,005.12, 19,327.07 and 7,631.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,005.12, 19,327.07 and 7,631.72 is: 10,531.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,005.12 : 19,327.07 = 7,631.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,005.12/19,327.07 = 7,631.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,005.12x = 19,327.07 × 7,631.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,005.12x = 147,498,690.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,498,690.03/14,005.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,531.77

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