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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,007.80, 19,330.26 and 7,720.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,007.80, 19,330.26 and 7,720.20 is: 10,653.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,007.80 : 19,330.26 = 7,720.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,007.80/19,330.26 = 7,720.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,007.80x = 19,330.26 × 7,720.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,007.80x = 149,233,473.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,233,473.25/14,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,653.60

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