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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,968.57, 19,276.39 and 7,595.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,968.57, 19,276.39 and 7,595.32 is: 10,481.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,968.57 : 19,276.39 = 7,595.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,968.57/19,276.39 = 7,595.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,968.57x = 19,276.39 × 7,595.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,968.57x = 146,410,312.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,410,312.52/13,968.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,481.41

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