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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,950.47, 19,251.65 and 7,662.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,950.47, 19,251.65 and 7,662.85 is: 10,574.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,950.47 : 19,251.65 = 7,662.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,950.47/19,251.65 = 7,662.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,950.47x = 19,251.65 × 7,662.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,950.47x = 147,522,419.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,522,419.76/13,950.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,574.73

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