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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,947.54, 19,247.94 and 7,660.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,947.54, 19,247.94 and 7,660.05 is: 10,571.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,947.54 : 19,247.94 = 7,660.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,947.54/19,247.94 = 7,660.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,947.54x = 19,247.94 × 7,660.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,947.54x = 147,440,182.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,440,182.80/13,947.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,571.05

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