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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,016.64, 19,341.98 and 7,728.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,016.64, 19,341.98 and 7,728.88 is: 10,665.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,016.64 : 19,341.98 = 7,728.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,016.64/19,341.98 = 7,728.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,016.64x = 19,341.98 × 7,728.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,016.64x = 149,491,803.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,491,803.74/14,016.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,665.31

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