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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,950.27, 19,251.14 and 7,662.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,950.27, 19,251.14 and 7,662.51 is: 10,574.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,950.27 : 19,251.14 = 7,662.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,950.27/19,251.14 = 7,662.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,950.27x = 19,251.14 × 7,662.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,950.27x = 147,512,014.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,512,014.45/13,950.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,574.13

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