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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,970.42, 19,278.92 and 7,682.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,970.42, 19,278.92 and 7,682.36 is: 10,601.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,970.42 : 19,278.92 = 7,682.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,970.42/19,278.92 = 7,682.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,970.42x = 19,278.92 × 7,682.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,970.42x = 148,107,603.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,107,603.85/13,970.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,601.51

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