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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,969.38, 19,277.69 and 7,681.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,969.38, 19,277.69 and 7,681.62 is: 10,600.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,969.38 : 19,277.69 = 7,681.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,969.38/19,277.69 = 7,681.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,969.38x = 19,277.69 × 7,681.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,969.38x = 148,083,850.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,083,850.65/13,969.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,600.60

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