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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,975.67, 19,286.38 and 7,688

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,975.67, 19,286.38 and 7,688 is: 10,609.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,975.67 : 19,286.38 = 7,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,975.67/19,286.38 = 7,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,975.67x = 19,286.38 × 7,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,975.67x = 148,273,689.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,273,689.44/13,975.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,609.42

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