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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,968.92, 19,277.06 and 7,681.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,968.92, 19,277.06 and 7,681.26 is: 10,600.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,968.92 : 19,277.06 = 7,681.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,968.92/19,277.06 = 7,681.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,968.92x = 19,277.06 × 7,681.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,968.92x = 148,072,109.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,072,109.90/13,968.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,600.11

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