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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,923.55, 19,212.73 and 7,955.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,923.55, 19,212.73 and 7,955.61 is: 10,977.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,923.55 : 19,212.73 = 7,955.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,923.55/19,212.73 = 7,955.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,923.55x = 19,212.73 × 7,955.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,923.55x = 152,848,958.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,848,958.77/13,923.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,977.73

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