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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,955.88, 19,259.44 and 7,668.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,955.88, 19,259.44 and 7,668.38 is: 10,582.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,955.88 : 19,259.44 = 7,668.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,955.88/19,259.44 = 7,668.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,955.88x = 19,259.44 × 7,668.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,955.88x = 147,688,704.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,688,704.51/13,955.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,582.54

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