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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,007.78, 19,331.91 and 7,721.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,007.78, 19,331.91 and 7,721.34 is: 10,656.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,007.78 : 19,331.91 = 7,721.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,007.78/19,331.91 = 7,721.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,007.78x = 19,331.91 × 7,721.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,007.78x = 149,268,249.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,268,249.96/14,007.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,656.10

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