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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,872.48, 19,145.34 and 7,585.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,872.48, 19,145.34 and 7,585.80 is: 10,469.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,872.48 : 19,145.34 = 7,585.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,872.48/19,145.34 = 7,585.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,872.48x = 19,145.34 × 7,585.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,872.48x = 145,232,720.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,232,720.17/13,872.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,469.12

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