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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,086.61, 19,439.82 and 7,713.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,086.61, 19,439.82 and 7,713.47 is: 10,644.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,086.61 : 19,439.82 = 7,713.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,086.61/19,439.82 = 7,713.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,086.61x = 19,439.82 × 7,713.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,086.61x = 149,948,468.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,948,468.38/14,086.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,644.75

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