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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,872.33, 19,143.89 and 7,584.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,872.33, 19,143.89 and 7,584.71 is: 10,466.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,872.33 : 19,143.89 = 7,584.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,872.33/19,143.89 = 7,584.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,872.33x = 19,143.89 × 7,584.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,872.33x = 145,200,720.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,200,720.28/13,872.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,466.93

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