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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,977.34, 19,288.46 and 7,689.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,977.34, 19,288.46 and 7,689.72 is: 10,611.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,977.34 : 19,288.46 = 7,689.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,977.34/19,288.46 = 7,689.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,977.34x = 19,288.46 × 7,689.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,977.34x = 148,322,856.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,322,856.63/13,977.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,611.67

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