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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,966.58, 19,273.88 and 7,678.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,966.58, 19,273.88 and 7,678.96 is: 10,596.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,966.58 : 19,273.88 = 7,678.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,966.58/19,273.88 = 7,678.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,966.58x = 19,273.88 × 7,678.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,966.58x = 148,003,257.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,003,257.20/13,966.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,596.96

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