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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,930.59, 19,223.71 and 7,961.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,930.59, 19,223.71 and 7,961.91 is: 10,987.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,930.59 : 19,223.71 = 7,961.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,930.59/19,223.71 = 7,961.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,930.59x = 19,223.71 × 7,961.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,930.59x = 153,057,356.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,057,356.89/13,930.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,987.14

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