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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,774.72, 19,009.32 and 7,487.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,774.72, 19,009.32 and 7,487.08 is: 10,332.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,774.72 : 19,009.32 = 7,487.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,774.72/19,009.32 = 7,487.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,774.72x = 19,009.32 × 7,487.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,774.72x = 142,324,299.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,324,299.59/13,774.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,332.28

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