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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,966.75, 19,274.12 and 7,679.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,966.75, 19,274.12 and 7,679.13 is: 10,597.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,966.75 : 19,274.12 = 7,679.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,966.75/19,274.12 = 7,679.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,966.75x = 19,274.12 × 7,679.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,966.75x = 148,008,473.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,008,473.12/13,966.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,597.20

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