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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,008.64, 19,331.16 and 7,720.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,008.64, 19,331.16 and 7,720.52 is: 10,653.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,008.64 : 19,331.16 = 7,720.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,008.64/19,331.16 = 7,720.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,008.64x = 19,331.16 × 7,720.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,008.64x = 149,246,607.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,246,607.40/14,008.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,653.90

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