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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,968.52, 19,276.88 and 7,595.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,968.52, 19,276.88 and 7,595.47 is: 10,481.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,968.52 : 19,276.88 = 7,595.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,968.52/19,276.88 = 7,595.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,968.52x = 19,276.88 × 7,595.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,968.52x = 146,416,963.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,416,963.73/13,968.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,481.93

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