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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,005.65, 19,327.75 and 7,718.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,005.65, 19,327.75 and 7,718.02 is: 10,650.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,005.65 : 19,327.75 = 7,718.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,005.65/19,327.75 = 7,718.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,005.65x = 19,327.75 × 7,718.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,005.65x = 149,171,961.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,171,961.06/14,005.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,650.84

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