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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,951.58, 19,252.84 and 7,982.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,951.58, 19,252.84 and 7,982.86 is: 11,016.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,951.58 : 19,252.84 = 7,982.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,951.58/19,252.84 = 7,982.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,951.58x = 19,252.84 × 7,982.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,951.58x = 153,692,763.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,692,763.45/13,951.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,016.16

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