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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,966.53, 19,273.50 and 7,593.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,966.53, 19,273.50 and 7,593.03 is: 10,478.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,966.53 : 19,273.50 = 7,593.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,966.53/19,273.50 = 7,593.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,966.53x = 19,273.50 × 7,593.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,966.53x = 146,344,263.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,344,263.71/13,966.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,478.21

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