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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,976.46, 19,287.12 and 7,688.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,976.46, 19,287.12 and 7,688.84 is: 10,610.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,976.46 : 19,287.12 = 7,688.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,976.46/19,287.12 = 7,688.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,976.46x = 19,287.12 × 7,688.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,976.46x = 148,295,579.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,295,579.74/13,976.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,610.38

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