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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,942.64, 19,239.66 and 7,973.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,942.64, 19,239.66 and 7,973.34 is: 11,002.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,942.64 : 19,239.66 = 7,973.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,942.64/19,239.66 = 7,973.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,942.64x = 19,239.66 × 7,973.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,942.64x = 153,404,350.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,404,350.66/13,942.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,002.53

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