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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,971.08, 19,279.71 and 7,683.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,971.08, 19,279.71 and 7,683.46 is: 10,602.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,971.08 : 19,279.71 = 7,683.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,971.08/19,279.71 = 7,683.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,971.08x = 19,279.71 × 7,683.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,971.08x = 148,134,842.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,134,842.18/13,971.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,602.96

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