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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,015.72, 19,341.61 and 7,728.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,015.72, 19,341.61 and 7,728.10 is: 10,664.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,015.72 : 19,341.61 = 7,728.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,015.72/19,341.61 = 7,728.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,015.72x = 19,341.61 × 7,728.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,015.72x = 149,473,828.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,473,828.57/14,015.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,664.73

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