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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,977.36, 19,288.68 and 7,689.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,977.36, 19,288.68 and 7,689.36 is: 10,611.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,977.36 : 19,288.68 = 7,689.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,977.36/19,288.68 = 7,689.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,977.36x = 19,288.68 × 7,689.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,977.36x = 148,317,604.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,317,604.44/13,977.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,611.27

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