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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,008.08, 19,331.28 and 7,720.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,008.08, 19,331.28 and 7,720.48 is: 10,654.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,008.08 : 19,331.28 = 7,720.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,008.08/19,331.28 = 7,720.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,008.08x = 19,331.28 × 7,720.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,008.08x = 149,246,760.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,246,760.61/14,008.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,654.33

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