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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,930.08, 19,223.96 and 7,960.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,930.08, 19,223.96 and 7,960.48 is: 10,985.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,930.08 : 19,223.96 = 7,960.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,930.08/19,223.96 = 7,960.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,930.08x = 19,223.96 × 7,960.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,930.08x = 153,031,949.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,031,949.10/13,930.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,985.72

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