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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,005.28, 19,327.04 and 7,717.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,005.28, 19,327.04 and 7,717.60 is: 10,650.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,005.28 : 19,327.04 = 7,717.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,005.28/19,327.04 = 7,717.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,005.28x = 19,327.04 × 7,717.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,005.28x = 149,158,363.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,158,363.90/14,005.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,650.15

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