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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,957.31, 19,261.09 and 7,669.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,957.31, 19,261.09 and 7,669.69 is: 10,584.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,957.31 : 19,261.09 = 7,669.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,957.31/19,261.09 = 7,669.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,957.31x = 19,261.09 × 7,669.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,957.31x = 147,726,550.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,726,550.80/13,957.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,584.17

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