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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,934.80, 19,229.88 and 7,966.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,934.80, 19,229.88 and 7,966.72 is: 10,993.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,934.80 : 19,229.88 = 7,966.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,934.80/19,229.88 = 7,966.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,934.80x = 19,229.88 × 7,966.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,934.80x = 153,199,069.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,199,069.59/13,934.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,993.99

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