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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,014.96, 19,339.77 and 7,727.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,014.96, 19,339.77 and 7,727.34 is: 10,663.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,014.96 : 19,339.77 = 7,727.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,014.96/19,339.77 = 7,727.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,014.96x = 19,339.77 × 7,727.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,014.96x = 149,444,978.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,444,978.31/14,014.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,663.25

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