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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,103.79, 19,463.06 and 7,730.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,103.79, 19,463.06 and 7,730.73 is: 10,668.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,103.79 : 19,463.06 = 7,730.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,103.79/19,463.06 = 7,730.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,103.79x = 19,463.06 × 7,730.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,103.79x = 150,463,681.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,463,681.16/14,103.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,668.32

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