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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,942.69, 19,241.33 and 7,655.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,942.69, 19,241.33 and 7,655.47 is: 10,564.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,942.69 : 19,241.33 = 7,655.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,942.69/19,241.33 = 7,655.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,942.69x = 19,241.33 × 7,655.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,942.69x = 147,301,338.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,301,338.19/13,942.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,564.77

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