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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,870.56, 19,141.44 and 7,583.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,870.56, 19,141.44 and 7,583.04 is: 10,464.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,870.56 : 19,141.44 = 7,583.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,870.56/19,141.44 = 7,583.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,870.56x = 19,141.44 × 7,583.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,870.56x = 145,150,305.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,150,305.18/13,870.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,464.63

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