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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,969, 19,277.28 and 7,681.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,969, 19,277.28 and 7,681.84 is: 10,600.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,969 : 19,277.28 = 7,681.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,969/19,277.28 = 7,681.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,969x = 19,277.28 × 7,681.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,969x = 148,084,980.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,084,980.60/13,969
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,600.97

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