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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,885.70, 19,162.11 and 7,598

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,885.70, 19,162.11 and 7,598 is: 10,485.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,885.70 : 19,162.11 = 7,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,885.70/19,162.11 = 7,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,885.70x = 19,162.11 × 7,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,885.70x = 145,593,711.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,593,711.78/13,885.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,485.15

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