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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,871.68, 19,142.64 and 7,583.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,871.68, 19,142.64 and 7,583.92 is: 10,465.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,871.68 : 19,142.64 = 7,583.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,871.68/19,142.64 = 7,583.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,871.68x = 19,142.64 × 7,583.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,871.68x = 145,176,250.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,176,250.35/13,871.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,465.66

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