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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,937.21, 19,227.86 and 7,965.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,937.21, 19,227.86 and 7,965.66 is: 10,989.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,937.21 : 19,227.86 = 7,965.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,937.21/19,227.86 = 7,965.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,937.21x = 19,227.86 × 7,965.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,937.21x = 153,162,555.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,162,555.46/13,937.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,989.47

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