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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,879.72, 19,153.98 and 7,592.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,879.72, 19,153.98 and 7,592.08 is: 10,477.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,879.72 : 19,153.98 = 7,592.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,879.72/19,153.98 = 7,592.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,879.72x = 19,153.98 × 7,592.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,879.72x = 145,418,548.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,418,548.48/13,879.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,477.05

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