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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,008.59, 19,331.86 and 7,720.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,008.59, 19,331.86 and 7,720.97 is: 10,654.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,008.59 : 19,331.86 = 7,720.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,008.59/19,331.86 = 7,720.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,008.59x = 19,331.86 × 7,720.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,008.59x = 149,260,624.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,260,624.17/14,008.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,654.93

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