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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,009.30, 19,331.69 and 7,721.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,009.30, 19,331.69 and 7,721.67 is: 10,655.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,009.30 : 19,331.69 = 7,721.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,009.30/19,331.69 = 7,721.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,009.30x = 19,331.69 × 7,721.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,009.30x = 149,272,892.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,272,892.11/14,009.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,655.28

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