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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,031.84, 19,363.44 and 7,744.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,031.84, 19,363.44 and 7,744.20 is: 10,686.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,031.84 : 19,363.44 = 7,744.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,031.84/19,363.44 = 7,744.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,031.84x = 19,363.44 × 7,744.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,031.84x = 149,954,352.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,954,352.05/14,031.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,686.72

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