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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,966.42, 19,273.72 and 7,678.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,966.42, 19,273.72 and 7,678.84 is: 10,596.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,966.42 : 19,273.72 = 7,678.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,966.42/19,273.72 = 7,678.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,966.42x = 19,273.72 × 7,678.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,966.42x = 147,999,812.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,999,812.08/13,966.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,596.83

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