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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,958.72, 19,262.89 and 7,670.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,958.72, 19,262.89 and 7,670.96 is: 10,585.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,958.72 : 19,262.89 = 7,670.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,958.72/19,262.89 = 7,670.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,958.72x = 19,262.89 × 7,670.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,958.72x = 147,764,858.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,764,858.67/13,958.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,585.85

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