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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,009.17, 19,332.40 and 7,635.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,009.17, 19,332.40 and 7,635.82 is: 10,537.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,009.17 : 19,332.40 = 7,635.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,009.17/19,332.40 = 7,635.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,009.17x = 19,332.40 × 7,635.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,009.17x = 147,618,726.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,618,726.57/14,009.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,537.29

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