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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,778.97, 19,014.89 and 7,491.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,778.97, 19,014.89 and 7,491.39 is: 10,338.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,778.97 : 19,014.89 = 7,491.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,778.97/19,014.89 = 7,491.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,778.97x = 19,014.89 × 7,491.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,778.97x = 142,447,956.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,447,956.80/13,778.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,338.07

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