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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,976.55, 19,287.90 and 7,688.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,976.55, 19,287.90 and 7,688.88 is: 10,610.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,976.55 : 19,287.90 = 7,688.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,976.55/19,287.90 = 7,688.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,976.55x = 19,287.90 × 7,688.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,976.55x = 148,302,348.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,302,348.55/13,976.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,610.80

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