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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,975.60, 19,285.27 and 7,688.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,975.60, 19,285.27 and 7,688.38 is: 10,609.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,975.60 : 19,285.27 = 7,688.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,975.60/19,285.27 = 7,688.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,975.60x = 19,285.27 × 7,688.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,975.60x = 148,272,484.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,272,484.16/13,975.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,609.38

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