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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,972.68, 19,281.90 and 7,685.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,972.68, 19,281.90 and 7,685.05 is: 10,605.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,972.68 : 19,281.90 = 7,685.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,972.68/19,281.90 = 7,685.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,972.68x = 19,281.90 × 7,685.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,972.68x = 148,182,365.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,182,365.60/13,972.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,605.15

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