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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,975.22, 19,285.88 and 7,601.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,975.22, 19,285.88 and 7,601.88 is: 10,490.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,975.22 : 19,285.88 = 7,601.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,975.22/19,285.88 = 7,601.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,975.22x = 19,285.88 × 7,601.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,975.22x = 146,608,945.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,608,945.45/13,975.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,490.64

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