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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,008.80, 19,331.52 and 7,720.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,008.80, 19,331.52 and 7,720.80 is: 10,654.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,008.80 : 19,331.52 = 7,720.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,008.80/19,331.52 = 7,720.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,008.80x = 19,331.52 × 7,720.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,008.80x = 149,254,799.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,254,799.62/14,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,654.36

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