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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,961.59, 19,267.14 and 7,588.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,961.59, 19,267.14 and 7,588.18 is: 10,471.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,961.59 : 19,267.14 = 7,588.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,961.59/19,267.14 = 7,588.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,961.59x = 19,267.14 × 7,588.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,961.59x = 146,202,526.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,202,526.41/13,961.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,471.77

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