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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,955.14, 19,258.02 and 7,581.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,955.14, 19,258.02 and 7,581.69 is: 10,462.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,955.14 : 19,258.02 = 7,581.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,955.14/19,258.02 = 7,581.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,955.14x = 19,258.02 × 7,581.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,955.14x = 146,008,337.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,008,337.65/13,955.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,462.69

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