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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,965.02, 19,271.80 and 7,677.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,965.02, 19,271.80 and 7,677.80 is: 10,595.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,965.02 : 19,271.80 = 7,677.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,965.02/19,271.80 = 7,677.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,965.02x = 19,271.80 × 7,677.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,965.02x = 147,965,026.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,965,026.04/13,965.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,595.40

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