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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,773.67, 19,007.79 and 7,486.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,773.67, 19,007.79 and 7,486.06 is: 10,330.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,773.67 : 19,007.79 = 7,486.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,773.67/19,007.79 = 7,486.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,773.67x = 19,007.79 × 7,486.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,773.67x = 142,293,456.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,293,456.41/13,773.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,330.83

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