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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,950.55, 19,251.89 and 7,662.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,950.55, 19,251.89 and 7,662.92 is: 10,574.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,950.55 : 19,251.89 = 7,662.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,950.55/19,251.89 = 7,662.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,950.55x = 19,251.89 × 7,662.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,950.55x = 147,525,654.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,525,654.60/13,950.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,574.90

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