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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,014, 19,340.69 and 7,726.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,014, 19,340.69 and 7,726.38 is: 10,663.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,014 : 19,340.69 = 7,726.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,014/19,340.69 = 7,726.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,014x = 19,340.69 × 7,726.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,014x = 149,433,520.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,433,520.40/14,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,663.16

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