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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,771.89, 19,005.20 and 7,484.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,771.89, 19,005.20 and 7,484.26 is: 10,328.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,771.89 : 19,005.20 = 7,484.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,771.89/19,005.20 = 7,484.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,771.89x = 19,005.20 × 7,484.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,771.89x = 142,239,820.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,239,820.73/13,771.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,328.28

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