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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,950.54, 19,251.90 and 7,662.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,950.54, 19,251.90 and 7,662.96 is: 10,574.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,950.54 : 19,251.90 = 7,662.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,950.54/19,251.90 = 7,662.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,950.54x = 19,251.90 × 7,662.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,950.54x = 147,526,539.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,526,539.62/13,950.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,574.97

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