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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,926.59, 19,218.73 and 7,958.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,926.59, 19,218.73 and 7,958.25 is: 10,982.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,926.59 : 19,218.73 = 7,958.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,926.59/19,218.73 = 7,958.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,926.59x = 19,218.73 × 7,958.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,926.59x = 152,947,322.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,947,322.14/13,926.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,982.40

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