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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,899.84, 19,183.15 and 7,932.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,899.84, 19,183.15 and 7,932.40 is: 10,947.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,899.84 : 19,183.15 = 7,932.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,899.84/19,183.15 = 7,932.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,899.84x = 19,183.15 × 7,932.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,899.84x = 152,168,434.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,168,434.06/13,899.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,947.50

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