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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,958.56, 19,262.97 and 7,585.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,958.56, 19,262.97 and 7,585.21 is: 10,467.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,958.56 : 19,262.97 = 7,585.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,958.56/19,262.97 = 7,585.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,958.56x = 19,262.97 × 7,585.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,958.56x = 146,113,538.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,113,538.43/13,958.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,467.67

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