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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,908.55, 19,193.74 and 7,940.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,908.55, 19,193.74 and 7,940.09 is: 10,957.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,908.55 : 19,193.74 = 7,940.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,908.55/19,193.74 = 7,940.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,908.55x = 19,193.74 × 7,940.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,908.55x = 152,400,083.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,400,083.96/13,908.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,957.29

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