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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,944.64, 19,242.42 and 7,975.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,944.64, 19,242.42 and 7,975.34 is: 11,005.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,944.64 : 19,242.42 = 7,975.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,944.64/19,242.42 = 7,975.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,944.64x = 19,242.42 × 7,975.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,944.64x = 153,464,841.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,464,841.92/13,944.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,005.29

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