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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,027.64, 19,358.55 and 7,740.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,027.64, 19,358.55 and 7,740.42 is: 10,682.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,027.64 : 19,358.55 = 7,740.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,027.64/19,358.55 = 7,740.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,027.64x = 19,358.55 × 7,740.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,027.64x = 149,843,307.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,843,307.59/14,027.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,682.00

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