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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,948.79, 19,249.47 and 7,661.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,948.79, 19,249.47 and 7,661.17 is: 10,572.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,948.79 : 19,249.47 = 7,661.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,948.79/19,249.47 = 7,661.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,948.79x = 19,249.47 × 7,661.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,948.79x = 147,473,413.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,473,413.96/13,948.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,572.49

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