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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,977.23, 19,288.92 and 7,604.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,977.23, 19,288.92 and 7,604.17 is: 10,493.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,977.23 : 19,288.92 = 7,604.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,977.23/19,288.92 = 7,604.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,977.23x = 19,288.92 × 7,604.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,977.23x = 146,676,226.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,676,226.80/13,977.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,493.94

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