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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,947.26, 19,247.09 and 7,659.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,947.26, 19,247.09 and 7,659.63 is: 10,570.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,947.26 : 19,247.09 = 7,659.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,947.26/19,247.09 = 7,659.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,947.26x = 19,247.09 × 7,659.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,947.26x = 147,425,549.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,425,549.68/13,947.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,570.22

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