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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,774.14, 19,008.21 and 7,486.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,774.14, 19,008.21 and 7,486.51 is: 10,331.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,774.14 : 19,008.21 = 7,486.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,774.14/19,008.21 = 7,486.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,774.14x = 19,008.21 × 7,486.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,774.14x = 142,305,154.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,305,154.25/13,774.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,331.33

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