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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,019.78, 19,346.94 and 7,731.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,019.78, 19,346.94 and 7,731.75 is: 10,669.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,019.78 : 19,346.94 = 7,731.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,019.78/19,346.94 = 7,731.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,019.78x = 19,346.94 × 7,731.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,019.78x = 149,585,703.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,585,703.35/14,019.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,669.62

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