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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,974.75, 19,285.23 and 7,601.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,974.75, 19,285.23 and 7,601.39 is: 10,489.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,974.75 : 19,285.23 = 7,601.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,974.75/19,285.23 = 7,601.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,974.75x = 19,285.23 × 7,601.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,974.75x = 146,594,554.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,594,554.47/13,974.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,489.96

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