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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,773.72, 19,007.76 and 7,486.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,773.72, 19,007.76 and 7,486.08 is: 10,330.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,773.72 : 19,007.76 = 7,486.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,773.72/19,007.76 = 7,486.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,773.72x = 19,007.76 × 7,486.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,773.72x = 142,293,611.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,293,611.98/13,773.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,330.80

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