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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,975.35, 19,285.56 and 7,687.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,975.35, 19,285.56 and 7,687.71 is: 10,608.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,975.35 : 19,285.56 = 7,687.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,975.35/19,285.56 = 7,687.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,975.35x = 19,285.56 × 7,687.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,975.35x = 148,261,792.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,261,792.47/13,975.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,608.81

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