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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,975.09, 19,285.22 and 7,687.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,975.09, 19,285.22 and 7,687.46 is: 10,608.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,975.09 : 19,285.22 = 7,687.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,975.09/19,285.22 = 7,687.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,975.09x = 19,285.22 × 7,687.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,975.09x = 148,254,318.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,254,318.90/13,975.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,608.47

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