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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,970.52, 19,278.93 and 7,682.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,970.52, 19,278.93 and 7,682.89 is: 10,602.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,970.52 : 19,278.93 = 7,682.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,970.52/19,278.93 = 7,682.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,970.52x = 19,278.93 × 7,682.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,970.52x = 148,117,860.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,117,860.09/13,970.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,602.18

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