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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,849.22, 19,111.91 and 7,561.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,849.22, 19,111.91 and 7,561.59 is: 10,434.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,849.22 : 19,111.91 = 7,561.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,849.22/19,111.91 = 7,561.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,849.22x = 19,111.91 × 7,561.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,849.22x = 144,516,427.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,516,427.54/13,849.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,434.99

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