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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,787.34, 19,026.39 and 7,499.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,787.34, 19,026.39 and 7,499.71 is: 10,349.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,787.34 : 19,026.39 = 7,499.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,787.34/19,026.39 = 7,499.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,787.34x = 19,026.39 × 7,499.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,787.34x = 142,692,407.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,692,407.35/13,787.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,349.52

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