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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,921.18, 19,211.61 and 7,953.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,921.18, 19,211.61 and 7,953.82 is: 10,976.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,921.18 : 19,211.61 = 7,953.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,921.18/19,211.61 = 7,953.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,921.18x = 19,211.61 × 7,953.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,921.18x = 152,805,687.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,805,687.85/13,921.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,976.49

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