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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,032.73, 19,363.79 and 7,744.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,032.73, 19,363.79 and 7,744.70 is: 10,686.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,032.73 : 19,363.79 = 7,744.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,032.73/19,363.79 = 7,744.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,032.73x = 19,363.79 × 7,744.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,032.73x = 149,966,812.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,966,812.18/14,032.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,686.93

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