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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,014.12, 19,339.28 and 7,726.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,014.12, 19,339.28 and 7,726.36 is: 10,662.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,014.12 : 19,339.28 = 7,726.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,014.12/19,339.28 = 7,726.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,014.12x = 19,339.28 × 7,726.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,014.12x = 149,422,239.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,422,239.42/14,014.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,662.26

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