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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,936.72, 19,231.40 and 7,968.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,936.72, 19,231.40 and 7,968.20 is: 10,995.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,936.72 : 19,231.40 = 7,968.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,936.72/19,231.40 = 7,968.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,936.72x = 19,231.40 × 7,968.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,936.72x = 153,239,641.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,239,641.48/13,936.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,995.39

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