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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,949.72, 19,251.83 and 7,663.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,949.72, 19,251.83 and 7,663.31 is: 10,576.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,949.72 : 19,251.83 = 7,663.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,949.72/19,251.83 = 7,663.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,949.72x = 19,251.83 × 7,663.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,949.72x = 147,532,693.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,532,693.34/13,949.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,576.03

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