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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,951.84, 19,254.72 and 7,665.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,951.84, 19,254.72 and 7,665.36 is: 10,578.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,951.84 : 19,254.72 = 7,665.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,951.84/19,254.72 = 7,665.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,951.84x = 19,254.72 × 7,665.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,951.84x = 147,594,360.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,594,360.50/13,951.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,578.85

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