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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,035.59, 19,369.14 and 7,662.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,035.59, 19,369.14 and 7,662.18 is: 10,573.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,035.59 : 19,369.14 = 7,662.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,035.59/19,369.14 = 7,662.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,035.59x = 19,369.14 × 7,662.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,035.59x = 148,409,904.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,409,904.70/14,035.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,573.83

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