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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,968.62, 19,276.80 and 7,595.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,968.62, 19,276.80 and 7,595.27 is: 10,481.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,968.62 : 19,276.80 = 7,595.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,968.62/19,276.80 = 7,595.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,968.62x = 19,276.80 × 7,595.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,968.62x = 146,412,500.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,412,500.74/13,968.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,481.53

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