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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,031.34, 19,362.65 and 7,657.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,031.34, 19,362.65 and 7,657.77 is: 10,567.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,031.34 : 19,362.65 = 7,657.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,031.34/19,362.65 = 7,657.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,031.34x = 19,362.65 × 7,657.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,031.34x = 148,274,682.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,274,682.00/14,031.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,567.39

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