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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,073.61, 19,421.64 and 7,700.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,073.61, 19,421.64 and 7,700.08 is: 10,626.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,073.61 : 19,421.64 = 7,700.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,073.61/19,421.64 = 7,700.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,073.61x = 19,421.64 × 7,700.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,073.61x = 149,548,181.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,548,181.73/14,073.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,626.14

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