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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,018.67, 19,345.23 and 7,731.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,018.67, 19,345.23 and 7,731.05 is: 10,668.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,018.67 : 19,345.23 = 7,731.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,018.67/19,345.23 = 7,731.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,018.67x = 19,345.23 × 7,731.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,018.67x = 149,558,843.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,558,843.67/14,018.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,668.55

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