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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,086.89, 19,439.74 and 7,713.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,086.89, 19,439.74 and 7,713.41 is: 10,644.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,086.89 : 19,439.74 = 7,713.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,086.89/19,439.74 = 7,713.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,086.89x = 19,439.74 × 7,713.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,086.89x = 149,946,684.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,946,684.91/14,086.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,644.41

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