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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,961.34, 19,266.66 and 7,587.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,961.34, 19,266.66 and 7,587.90 is: 10,471.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,961.34 : 19,266.66 = 7,587.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,961.34/19,266.66 = 7,587.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,961.34x = 19,266.66 × 7,587.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,961.34x = 146,193,489.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,193,489.41/13,961.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,471.31

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