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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,975.36, 19,285.72 and 7,602.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,975.36, 19,285.72 and 7,602.08 is: 10,490.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,975.36 : 19,285.72 = 7,602.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,975.36/19,285.72 = 7,602.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,975.36x = 19,285.72 × 7,602.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,975.36x = 146,611,586.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,611,586.30/13,975.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,490.72

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