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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,941.63, 19,239.39 and 7,653.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,941.63, 19,239.39 and 7,653.87 is: 10,562.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,941.63 : 19,239.39 = 7,653.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,941.63/19,239.39 = 7,653.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,941.63x = 19,239.39 × 7,653.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,941.63x = 147,255,789.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,255,789.94/13,941.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,562.31

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