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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,975.59, 19,285.91 and 7,687.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,975.59, 19,285.91 and 7,687.96 is: 10,609.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,975.59 : 19,285.91 = 7,687.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,975.59/19,285.91 = 7,687.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,975.59x = 19,285.91 × 7,687.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,975.59x = 148,269,266.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,269,266.20/13,975.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,609.16

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