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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,023.59, 19,351.98 and 7,735.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,023.59, 19,351.98 and 7,735.96 is: 10,675.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,023.59 : 19,351.98 = 7,735.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,023.59/19,351.98 = 7,735.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,023.59x = 19,351.98 × 7,735.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,023.59x = 149,706,143.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,706,143.20/14,023.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,675.31

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