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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,785.21, 19,023.45 and 7,497.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,785.21, 19,023.45 and 7,497.59 is: 10,346.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,785.21 : 19,023.45 = 7,497.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,785.21/19,023.45 = 7,497.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,785.21x = 19,023.45 × 7,497.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,785.21x = 142,629,933.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,629,933.37/13,785.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,346.59

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