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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,969.54, 19,277.93 and 7,837.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,969.54, 19,277.93 and 7,837.26 is: 10,815.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,969.54 : 19,277.93 = 7,837.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,969.54/19,277.93 = 7,837.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,969.54x = 19,277.93 × 7,837.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,969.54x = 151,086,047.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,086,047.38/13,969.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,815.39

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