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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,977.34, 19,288.45 and 7,689.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,977.34, 19,288.45 and 7,689.71 is: 10,611.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,977.34 : 19,288.45 = 7,689.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,977.34/19,288.45 = 7,689.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,977.34x = 19,288.45 × 7,689.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,977.34x = 148,322,586.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,322,586.85/13,977.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,611.65

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