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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,972.65, 19,282.26 and 7,685.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,972.65, 19,282.26 and 7,685.03 is: 10,605.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,972.65 : 19,282.26 = 7,685.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,972.65/19,282.26 = 7,685.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,972.65x = 19,282.26 × 7,685.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,972.65x = 148,184,650.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,184,650.16/13,972.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,605.34

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