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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,005.95, 19,328.10 and 7,718.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,005.95, 19,328.10 and 7,718.32 is: 10,651.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,005.95 : 19,328.10 = 7,718.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,005.95/19,328.10 = 7,718.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,005.95x = 19,328.10 × 7,718.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,005.95x = 149,180,460.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,180,460.79/14,005.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,651.22

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