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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,978.52, 19,290.39 and 7,691.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,978.52, 19,290.39 and 7,691.30 is: 10,614.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,978.52 : 19,290.39 = 7,691.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,978.52/19,290.39 = 7,691.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,978.52x = 19,290.39 × 7,691.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,978.52x = 148,368,176.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,368,176.61/13,978.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,614.01

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