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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,008.14, 19,331.46 and 7,720.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,008.14, 19,331.46 and 7,720.11 is: 10,653.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,008.14 : 19,331.46 = 7,720.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,008.14/19,331.46 = 7,720.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,008.14x = 19,331.46 × 7,720.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,008.14x = 149,240,997.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,240,997.66/14,008.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,653.88

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