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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,014.92, 19,340.55 and 7,727.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,014.92, 19,340.55 and 7,727.25 is: 10,663.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,014.92 : 19,340.55 = 7,727.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,014.92/19,340.55 = 7,727.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,014.92x = 19,340.55 × 7,727.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,014.92x = 149,449,264.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,449,264.99/14,014.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,663.58

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