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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,019.18, 19,346.13 and 7,731.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,019.18, 19,346.13 and 7,731.42 is: 10,669.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,019.18 : 19,346.13 = 7,731.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,019.18/19,346.13 = 7,731.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,019.18x = 19,346.13 × 7,731.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,019.18x = 149,573,056.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,573,056.40/14,019.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,669.17

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