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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,007.94, 19,331.36 and 7,720.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,007.94, 19,331.36 and 7,720.72 is: 10,654.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,007.94 : 19,331.36 = 7,720.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,007.94/19,331.36 = 7,720.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,007.94x = 19,331.36 × 7,720.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,007.94x = 149,251,959.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,251,959.80/14,007.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,654.81

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