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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,972.60, 19,282.32 and 7,685

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,972.60, 19,282.32 and 7,685 is: 10,605.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,972.60 : 19,282.32 = 7,685 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,972.60/19,282.32 = 7,685/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,972.60x = 19,282.32 × 7,685
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,972.60x = 148,184,629.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,184,629.20/13,972.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,605.37

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