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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,019, 19,346.24 and 7,731.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,019, 19,346.24 and 7,731.36 is: 10,669.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,019 : 19,346.24 = 7,731.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,019/19,346.24 = 7,731.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,019x = 19,346.24 × 7,731.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,019x = 149,572,746.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,572,746.09/14,019
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,669.29

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