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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,929.99, 19,218.72 and 7,957.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,929.99, 19,218.72 and 7,957.43 is: 10,978.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,929.99 : 19,218.72 = 7,957.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,929.99/19,218.72 = 7,957.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,929.99x = 19,218.72 × 7,957.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,929.99x = 152,931,688.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,931,688.25/13,929.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,978.59

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