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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,030.99, 19,362.72 and 7,743.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,030.99, 19,362.72 and 7,743.32 is: 10,685.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,030.99 : 19,362.72 = 7,743.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,030.99/19,362.72 = 7,743.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,030.99x = 19,362.72 × 7,743.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,030.99x = 149,931,601.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,931,601.50/14,030.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,685.75

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