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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,964.58, 19,271.25 and 7,677

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,964.58, 19,271.25 and 7,677 is: 10,594.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,964.58 : 19,271.25 = 7,677 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,964.58/19,271.25 = 7,677/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,964.58x = 19,271.25 × 7,677
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,964.58x = 147,945,386.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,945,386.25/13,964.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,594.33

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