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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,774.42, 19,008.81 and 7,486.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,774.42, 19,008.81 and 7,486.78 is: 10,331.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,774.42 : 19,008.81 = 7,486.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,774.42/19,008.81 = 7,486.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,774.42x = 19,008.81 × 7,486.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,774.42x = 142,314,778.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,314,778.53/13,774.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,331.82

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