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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,923.62, 19,212.82 and 7,955.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,923.62, 19,212.82 and 7,955.67 is: 10,977.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,923.62 : 19,212.82 = 7,955.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,923.62/19,212.82 = 7,955.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,923.62x = 19,212.82 × 7,955.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,923.62x = 152,850,873.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,850,873.89/13,923.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,977.81

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