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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,949.39, 19,253.61 and 7,984.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,949.39, 19,253.61 and 7,984.46 is: 11,020.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,949.39 : 19,253.61 = 7,984.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,949.39/19,253.61 = 7,984.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,949.39x = 19,253.61 × 7,984.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,949.39x = 153,729,582.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,729,582.63/13,949.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,020.53

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