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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,008, 19,331.58 and 7,720.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,008, 19,331.58 and 7,720.24 is: 10,654.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,008 : 19,331.58 = 7,720.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,008/19,331.58 = 7,720.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,008x = 19,331.58 × 7,720.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,008x = 149,244,437.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,244,437.18/14,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,654.23

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