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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,028.39, 19,359.57 and 7,741.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,028.39, 19,359.57 and 7,741.17 is: 10,683.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,028.39 : 19,359.57 = 7,741.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,028.39/19,359.57 = 7,741.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,028.39x = 19,359.57 × 7,741.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,028.39x = 149,865,722.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,865,722.50/14,028.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,683.03

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