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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,005.32, 19,327.36 and 7,717.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,005.32, 19,327.36 and 7,717.70 is: 10,650.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,005.32 : 19,327.36 = 7,717.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,005.32/19,327.36 = 7,717.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,005.32x = 19,327.36 × 7,717.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,005.32x = 149,162,766.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,162,766.27/14,005.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,650.44

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