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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,007.61, 19,330.50 and 7,634.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,007.61, 19,330.50 and 7,634.20 is: 10,535.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,007.61 : 19,330.50 = 7,634.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,007.61/19,330.50 = 7,634.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,007.61x = 19,330.50 × 7,634.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,007.61x = 147,572,955.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,572,955.89/14,007.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,535.20

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