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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,966.56, 19,273.14 and 7,677.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,966.56, 19,273.14 and 7,677.72 is: 10,594.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,966.56 : 19,273.14 = 7,677.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,966.56/19,273.14 = 7,677.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,966.56x = 19,273.14 × 7,677.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,966.56x = 147,973,772.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,973,772.44/13,966.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,594.86

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