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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,769.72, 19,001.94 and 7,482.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,769.72, 19,001.94 and 7,482.14 is: 10,325.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,769.72 : 19,001.94 = 7,482.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,769.72/19,001.94 = 7,482.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,769.72x = 19,001.94 × 7,482.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,769.72x = 142,175,175.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,175,175.35/13,769.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,325.20

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