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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,057.49, 19,399.52 and 7,684.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,057.49, 19,399.52 and 7,684.21 is: 10,604.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,057.49 : 19,399.52 = 7,684.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,057.49/19,399.52 = 7,684.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,057.49x = 19,399.52 × 7,684.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,057.49x = 149,069,956.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,069,956.29/14,057.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,604.31

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