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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,960.92, 19,266.22 and 7,587.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,960.92, 19,266.22 and 7,587.51 is: 10,470.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,960.92 : 19,266.22 = 7,587.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,960.92/19,266.22 = 7,587.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,960.92x = 19,266.22 × 7,587.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,960.92x = 146,182,574.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,182,574.89/13,960.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,470.84

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