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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,968.58, 19,276.78 and 7,681

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,968.58, 19,276.78 and 7,681 is: 10,599.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,968.58 : 19,276.78 = 7,681 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,968.58/19,276.78 = 7,681/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,968.58x = 19,276.78 × 7,681
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,968.58x = 148,064,947.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,064,947.18/13,968.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,599.86

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