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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,044.84, 19,381.35 and 7,671.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,044.84, 19,381.35 and 7,671.22 is: 10,585.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,044.84 : 19,381.35 = 7,671.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,044.84/19,381.35 = 7,671.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,044.84x = 19,381.35 × 7,671.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,044.84x = 148,678,599.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,678,599.75/14,044.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,585.99

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