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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,966.90, 19,274.34 and 7,679.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,966.90, 19,274.34 and 7,679.28 is: 10,597.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,966.90 : 19,274.34 = 7,679.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,966.90/19,274.34 = 7,679.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,966.90x = 19,274.34 × 7,679.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,966.90x = 148,013,053.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,013,053.68/13,966.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,597.42

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