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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,773.84, 19,007.92 and 7,486.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,773.84, 19,007.92 and 7,486.32 is: 10,331.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,773.84 : 19,007.92 = 7,486.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,773.84/19,007.92 = 7,486.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,773.84x = 19,007.92 × 7,486.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,773.84x = 142,299,371.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,299,371.65/13,773.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,331.13

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