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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,984.67, 19,298.85 and 7,697

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,984.67, 19,298.85 and 7,697 is: 10,621.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,984.67 : 19,298.85 = 7,697 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,984.67/19,298.85 = 7,697/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,984.67x = 19,298.85 × 7,697
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,984.67x = 148,543,248.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,543,248.45/13,984.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,621.86

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