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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,008.76, 19,331.96 and 7,721

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,008.76, 19,331.96 and 7,721 is: 10,654.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,008.76 : 19,331.96 = 7,721 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,008.76/19,331.96 = 7,721/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,008.76x = 19,331.96 × 7,721
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,008.76x = 149,262,063.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,262,063.16/14,008.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,654.91

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