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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,971.96, 19,281.33 and 7,684.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,971.96, 19,281.33 and 7,684.34 is: 10,604.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,971.96 : 19,281.33 = 7,684.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,971.96/19,281.33 = 7,684.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,971.96x = 19,281.33 × 7,684.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,971.96x = 148,164,198.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,164,198.97/13,971.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,604.40

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