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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,968.21, 19,276.51 and 7,595.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,968.21, 19,276.51 and 7,595.23 is: 10,481.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,968.21 : 19,276.51 = 7,595.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,968.21/19,276.51 = 7,595.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,968.21x = 19,276.51 × 7,595.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,968.21x = 146,409,510.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,409,510.25/13,968.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,481.62

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