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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,014.99, 19,340.76 and 7,727.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,014.99, 19,340.76 and 7,727.32 is: 10,663.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,014.99 : 19,340.76 = 7,727.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,014.99/19,340.76 = 7,727.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,014.99x = 19,340.76 × 7,727.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,014.99x = 149,452,241.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,452,241.56/14,014.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,663.74

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