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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,872.78, 19,144.08 and 7,584.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,872.78, 19,144.08 and 7,584.75 is: 10,466.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,872.78 : 19,144.08 = 7,584.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,872.78/19,144.08 = 7,584.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,872.78x = 19,144.08 × 7,584.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,872.78x = 145,203,060.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,203,060.78/13,872.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,466.76

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