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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,778.15, 19,013.81 and 7,490.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,778.15, 19,013.81 and 7,490.52 is: 10,336.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,778.15 : 19,013.81 = 7,490.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,778.15/19,013.81 = 7,490.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,778.15x = 19,013.81 × 7,490.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,778.15x = 142,423,286.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,423,286.63/13,778.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,336.90

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