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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,031.50, 19,363.34 and 7,658.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,031.50, 19,363.34 and 7,658.21 is: 10,568.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,031.50 : 19,363.34 = 7,658.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,031.50/19,363.34 = 7,658.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,031.50x = 19,363.34 × 7,658.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,031.50x = 148,288,388.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,288,388.91/14,031.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,568.25

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