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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,928.68, 19,221.98 and 7,961.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,928.68, 19,221.98 and 7,961.32 is: 10,986.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,928.68 : 19,221.98 = 7,961.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,928.68/19,221.98 = 7,961.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,928.68x = 19,221.98 × 7,961.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,928.68x = 153,032,333.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,032,333.81/13,928.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,986.85

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