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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,947.78, 19,248.09 and 7,660.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,947.78, 19,248.09 and 7,660.16 is: 10,571.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,947.78 : 19,248.09 = 7,660.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,947.78/19,248.09 = 7,660.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,947.78x = 19,248.09 × 7,660.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,947.78x = 147,443,400.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,443,400.97/13,947.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,571.10

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