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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,077.59, 19,427.32 and 7,704.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,077.59, 19,427.32 and 7,704.74 is: 10,632.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,077.59 : 19,427.32 = 7,704.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,077.59/19,427.32 = 7,704.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,077.59x = 19,427.32 × 7,704.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,077.59x = 149,682,449.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,682,449.50/14,077.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,632.68

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