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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,009.48, 19,332.16 and 7,721.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,009.48, 19,332.16 and 7,721.88 is: 10,655.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,009.48 : 19,332.16 = 7,721.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,009.48/19,332.16 = 7,721.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,009.48x = 19,332.16 × 7,721.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,009.48x = 149,280,619.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,280,619.66/14,009.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,655.69

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