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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,969.42, 19,277.55 and 7,681.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,969.42, 19,277.55 and 7,681.36 is: 10,600.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,969.42 : 19,277.55 = 7,681.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,969.42/19,277.55 = 7,681.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,969.42x = 19,277.55 × 7,681.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,969.42x = 148,077,801.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,077,801.47/13,969.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,600.14

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