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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,972.77, 19,282.43 and 7,685.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,972.77, 19,282.43 and 7,685.15 is: 10,605.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,972.77 : 19,282.43 = 7,685.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,972.77/19,282.43 = 7,685.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,972.77x = 19,282.43 × 7,685.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,972.77x = 148,188,289.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,188,289.72/13,972.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,605.51

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