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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,978.51, 19,290.67 and 7,605.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,978.51, 19,290.67 and 7,605.47 is: 10,495.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,978.51 : 19,290.67 = 7,605.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,978.51/19,290.67 = 7,605.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,978.51x = 19,290.67 × 7,605.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,978.51x = 146,714,496.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,714,496.50/13,978.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,495.72

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