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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,966.59, 19,273.95 and 7,593.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,966.59, 19,273.95 and 7,593.24 is: 10,478.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,966.59 : 19,273.95 = 7,593.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,966.59/19,273.95 = 7,593.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,966.59x = 19,273.95 × 7,593.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,966.59x = 146,351,728.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,351,728.10/13,966.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,478.70

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