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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,895.63, 19,175.96 and 7,608

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,895.63, 19,175.96 and 7,608 is: 10,499.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,895.63 : 19,175.96 = 7,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,895.63/19,175.96 = 7,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,895.63x = 19,175.96 × 7,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,895.63x = 145,890,703.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,890,703.68/13,895.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,499.03

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