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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,974.96, 19,285.05 and 7,687.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,974.96, 19,285.05 and 7,687.34 is: 10,608.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,974.96 : 19,285.05 = 7,687.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,974.96/19,285.05 = 7,687.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,974.96x = 19,285.05 × 7,687.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,974.96x = 148,250,639.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,250,639.84/13,974.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,608.31

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