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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,006.82, 19,329.13 and 7,719.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,006.82, 19,329.13 and 7,719.20 is: 10,652.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,006.82 : 19,329.13 = 7,719.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,006.82/19,329.13 = 7,719.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,006.82x = 19,329.13 × 7,719.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,006.82x = 149,205,405.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,205,405.78/14,006.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,652.34

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