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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,093.62, 19,448.98 and 7,720.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,093.62, 19,448.98 and 7,720.16 is: 10,653.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,093.62 : 19,448.98 = 7,720.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,093.62/19,448.98 = 7,720.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,093.62x = 19,448.98 × 7,720.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,093.62x = 150,149,222.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,149,222.78/14,093.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,653.70

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