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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,910.94, 19,196.73 and 7,942.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,910.94, 19,196.73 and 7,942.59 is: 10,960.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,910.94 : 19,196.73 = 7,942.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,910.94/19,196.73 = 7,942.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,910.94x = 19,196.73 × 7,942.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,910.94x = 152,471,755.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,471,755.73/13,910.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,960.56

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