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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,942.80, 19,244.25 and 7,977.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,942.80, 19,244.25 and 7,977.76 is: 11,011.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,942.80 : 19,244.25 = 7,977.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,942.80/19,244.25 = 7,977.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,942.80x = 19,244.25 × 7,977.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,942.80x = 153,526,002.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,526,002.02/13,942.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,011.13

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