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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,971.92, 19,280.86 and 7,684.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,971.92, 19,280.86 and 7,684.30 is: 10,604.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,971.92 : 19,280.86 = 7,684.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,971.92/19,280.86 = 7,684.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,971.92x = 19,280.86 × 7,684.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,971.92x = 148,159,912.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,159,912.50/13,971.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,604.12

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