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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,012.83, 19,337.84 and 7,725.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,012.83, 19,337.84 and 7,725.43 is: 10,661.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,012.83 : 19,337.84 = 7,725.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,012.83/19,337.84 = 7,725.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,012.83x = 19,337.84 × 7,725.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,012.83x = 149,393,129.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,393,129.27/14,012.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,661.17

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