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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,969.58, 19,278.16 and 7,682

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,969.58, 19,278.16 and 7,682 is: 10,601.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,969.58 : 19,278.16 = 7,682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,969.58/19,278.16 = 7,682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,969.58x = 19,278.16 × 7,682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,969.58x = 148,094,825.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,094,825.12/13,969.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,601.24

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