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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,872.22, 19,143.58 and 7,584.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,872.22, 19,143.58 and 7,584.59 is: 10,466.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,872.22 : 19,143.58 = 7,584.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,872.22/19,143.58 = 7,584.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,872.22x = 19,143.58 × 7,584.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,872.22x = 145,196,205.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,196,205.43/13,872.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,466.69

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