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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,773.96, 19,008.05 and 7,486.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,773.96, 19,008.05 and 7,486.34 is: 10,331.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,773.96 : 19,008.05 = 7,486.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,773.96/19,008.05 = 7,486.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,773.96x = 19,008.05 × 7,486.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,773.96x = 142,300,692.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,300,692.99/13,773.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,331.14

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