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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,772.51, 19,005.97 and 7,484.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,772.51, 19,005.97 and 7,484.88 is: 10,329.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,772.51 : 19,005.97 = 7,484.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,772.51/19,005.97 = 7,484.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,772.51x = 19,005.97 × 7,484.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,772.51x = 142,257,404.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,257,404.73/13,772.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,329.08

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