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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,829.63, 19,084.88 and 7,542

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,829.63, 19,084.88 and 7,542 is: 10,407.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,829.63 : 19,084.88 = 7,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,829.63/19,084.88 = 7,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,829.63x = 19,084.88 × 7,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,829.63x = 143,938,183.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,938,183.82/13,829.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,407.96

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