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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,968.82, 19,277.33 and 7,595.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,968.82, 19,277.33 and 7,595.84 is: 10,482.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,968.82 : 19,277.33 = 7,595.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,968.82/19,277.33 = 7,595.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,968.82x = 19,277.33 × 7,595.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,968.82x = 146,427,524.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,427,524.52/13,968.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,482.45

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