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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,955.38, 19,258.42 and 7,668.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,955.38, 19,258.42 and 7,668.16 is: 10,582.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,955.38 : 19,258.42 = 7,668.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,955.38/19,258.42 = 7,668.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,955.38x = 19,258.42 × 7,668.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,955.38x = 147,676,645.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,676,645.91/13,955.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,582.06

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