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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,971.89, 19,281.22 and 7,684.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,971.89, 19,281.22 and 7,684.27 is: 10,604.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,971.89 : 19,281.22 = 7,684.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,971.89/19,281.22 = 7,684.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,971.89x = 19,281.22 × 7,684.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,971.89x = 148,162,033.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,162,033.00/13,971.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,604.29

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