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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,973.05, 19,282.41 and 7,685.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,973.05, 19,282.41 and 7,685.43 is: 10,605.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,973.05 : 19,282.41 = 7,685.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,973.05/19,282.41 = 7,685.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,973.05x = 19,282.41 × 7,685.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,973.05x = 148,193,612.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,193,612.29/13,973.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,605.67

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