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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,867.52, 19,137.32 and 7,580

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,867.52, 19,137.32 and 7,580 is: 10,460.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,867.52 : 19,137.32 = 7,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,867.52/19,137.32 = 7,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,867.52x = 19,137.32 × 7,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,867.52x = 145,060,885.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,060,885.60/13,867.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,460.48

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