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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,825.67, 19,079.41 and 7,538.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,825.67, 19,079.41 and 7,538.05 is: 10,402.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,825.67 : 19,079.41 = 7,538.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,825.67/19,079.41 = 7,538.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,825.67x = 19,079.41 × 7,538.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,825.67x = 143,821,546.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,821,546.55/13,825.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,402.50

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