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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,027.91, 19,358.92 and 7,740.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,027.91, 19,358.92 and 7,740.69 is: 10,682.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,027.91 : 19,358.92 = 7,740.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,027.91/19,358.92 = 7,740.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,027.91x = 19,358.92 × 7,740.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,027.91x = 149,851,306.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,851,306.51/14,027.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,682.37

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