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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,111.99, 19,474.77 and 7,739.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,111.99, 19,474.77 and 7,739.16 is: 10,680.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,111.99 : 19,474.77 = 7,739.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,111.99/19,474.77 = 7,739.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,111.99x = 19,474.77 × 7,739.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,111.99x = 150,718,322.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,718,322.30/14,111.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,680.16

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