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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,968.77, 19,276.31 and 7,680.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,968.77, 19,276.31 and 7,680.74 is: 10,599.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,968.77 : 19,276.31 = 7,680.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,968.77/19,276.31 = 7,680.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,968.77x = 19,276.31 × 7,680.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,968.77x = 148,056,248.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,056,248.09/13,968.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,599.09

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