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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,979.55, 19,291.43 and 7,605.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,979.55, 19,291.43 and 7,605.87 is: 10,495.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,979.55 : 19,291.43 = 7,605.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,979.55/19,291.43 = 7,605.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,979.55x = 19,291.43 × 7,605.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,979.55x = 146,728,070.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,728,070.66/13,979.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,495.91

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