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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,778.31, 19,014.17 and 7,490.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,778.31, 19,014.17 and 7,490.69 is: 10,337.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,778.31 : 19,014.17 = 7,490.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,778.31/19,014.17 = 7,490.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,778.31x = 19,014.17 × 7,490.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,778.31x = 142,429,253.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,429,253.08/13,778.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,337.21

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