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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,105.27, 19,464.85 and 7,731.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,105.27, 19,464.85 and 7,731.72 is: 10,669.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,105.27 : 19,464.85 = 7,731.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,105.27/19,464.85 = 7,731.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,105.27x = 19,464.85 × 7,731.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,105.27x = 150,496,785.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,496,785.33/14,105.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,669.54

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