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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,087.61, 19,441.20 and 7,714.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,087.61, 19,441.20 and 7,714.47 is: 10,646.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,087.61 : 19,441.20 = 7,714.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,087.61/19,441.20 = 7,714.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,087.61x = 19,441.20 × 7,714.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,087.61x = 149,978,554.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,978,554.16/14,087.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,646.13

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