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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,019.72, 19,346.88 and 7,732.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,019.72, 19,346.88 and 7,732.20 is: 10,670.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,019.72 : 19,346.88 = 7,732.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,019.72/19,346.88 = 7,732.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,019.72x = 19,346.88 × 7,732.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,019.72x = 149,593,945.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,593,945.54/14,019.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,670.25

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