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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,960.71, 19,265.77 and 7,673.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,960.71, 19,265.77 and 7,673.09 is: 10,588.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,960.71 : 19,265.77 = 7,673.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,960.71/19,265.77 = 7,673.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,960.71x = 19,265.77 × 7,673.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,960.71x = 147,827,852.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,827,852.44/13,960.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,588.85

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