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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,035.29, 19,368.41 and 7,662.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,035.29, 19,368.41 and 7,662.02 is: 10,573.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,035.29 : 19,368.41 = 7,662.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,035.29/19,368.41 = 7,662.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,035.29x = 19,368.41 × 7,662.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,035.29x = 148,401,009.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,401,009.64/14,035.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,573.42

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