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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,029.92, 19,360.08 and 7,740.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,029.92, 19,360.08 and 7,740.72 is: 10,681.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,029.92 : 19,360.08 = 7,740.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,029.92/19,360.08 = 7,740.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,029.92x = 19,360.08 × 7,740.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,029.92x = 149,860,958.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,860,958.46/14,029.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,681.53

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