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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,966.84, 19,273.62 and 7,679.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,966.84, 19,273.62 and 7,679.08 is: 10,596.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,966.84 : 19,273.62 = 7,679.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,966.84/19,273.62 = 7,679.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,966.84x = 19,273.62 × 7,679.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,966.84x = 148,003,669.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,003,669.87/13,966.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,596.79

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