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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,931.98, 19,225.96 and 7,644.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,931.98, 19,225.96 and 7,644.35 is: 10,549.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,931.98 : 19,225.96 = 7,644.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,931.98/19,225.96 = 7,644.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,931.98x = 19,225.96 × 7,644.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,931.98x = 146,969,967.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,969,967.33/13,931.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,549.11

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