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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,975.84, 19,287.20 and 7,688.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,975.84, 19,287.20 and 7,688.48 is: 10,610.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,975.84 : 19,287.20 = 7,688.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,975.84/19,287.20 = 7,688.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,975.84x = 19,287.20 × 7,688.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,975.84x = 148,289,251.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,289,251.46/13,975.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,610.40

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