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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,093.75, 19,449.58 and 7,720.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,093.75, 19,449.58 and 7,720.20 is: 10,653.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,093.75 : 19,449.58 = 7,720.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,093.75/19,449.58 = 7,720.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,093.75x = 19,449.58 × 7,720.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,093.75x = 150,154,647.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,154,647.52/14,093.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,653.99

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