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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,972.52, 19,281.69 and 7,684.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,972.52, 19,281.69 and 7,684.89 is: 10,604.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,972.52 : 19,281.69 = 7,684.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,972.52/19,281.69 = 7,684.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,972.52x = 19,281.69 × 7,684.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,972.52x = 148,177,666.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,177,666.66/13,972.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,604.94

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