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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,968.38, 19,275.56 and 7,680.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,968.38, 19,275.56 and 7,680.76 is: 10,599.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,968.38 : 19,275.56 = 7,680.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,968.38/19,275.56 = 7,680.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,968.38x = 19,275.56 × 7,680.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,968.38x = 148,050,950.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,050,950.23/13,968.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,599.01

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