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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,972.38, 19,281.81 and 7,684.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,972.38, 19,281.81 and 7,684.62 is: 10,604.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,972.38 : 19,281.81 = 7,684.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,972.38/19,281.81 = 7,684.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,972.38x = 19,281.81 × 7,684.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,972.38x = 148,173,382.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,173,382.76/13,972.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,604.73

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