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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,972.67, 19,282.64 and 7,685.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,972.67, 19,282.64 and 7,685.21 is: 10,605.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,972.67 : 19,282.64 = 7,685.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,972.67/19,282.64 = 7,685.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,972.67x = 19,282.64 × 7,685.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,972.67x = 148,191,060.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,191,060.55/13,972.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,605.78

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