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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,222.68, 19,832.30 and 7,679

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,222.68, 19,832.30 and 7,679 is: 11,517.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,222.68 : 19,832.30 = 7,679 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,222.68/19,832.30 = 7,679/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,222.68x = 19,832.30 × 7,679
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,222.68x = 152,292,231.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,292,231.70/13,222.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,517.50

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