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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,968.74, 19,277.24 and 7,595.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,968.74, 19,277.24 and 7,595.76 is: 10,482.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,968.74 : 19,277.24 = 7,595.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,968.74/19,277.24 = 7,595.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,968.74x = 19,277.24 × 7,595.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,968.74x = 146,425,288.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,425,288.50/13,968.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,482.35

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