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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,926.77, 19,218.90 and 7,639.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,926.77, 19,218.90 and 7,639.13 is: 10,541.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,926.77 : 19,218.90 = 7,639.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,926.77/19,218.90 = 7,639.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,926.77x = 19,218.90 × 7,639.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,926.77x = 146,815,675.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,815,675.56/13,926.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,541.98

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