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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,974.53, 19,285.22 and 7,601.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,974.53, 19,285.22 and 7,601.51 is: 10,490.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,974.53 : 19,285.22 = 7,601.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,974.53/19,285.22 = 7,601.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,974.53x = 19,285.22 × 7,601.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,974.53x = 146,596,859.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,596,859.90/13,974.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,490.29

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