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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,952.79, 19,253.52 and 7,903.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,952.79, 19,253.52 and 7,903.31 is: 10,905.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,952.79 : 19,253.52 = 7,903.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,952.79/19,253.52 = 7,903.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,952.79x = 19,253.52 × 7,903.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,952.79x = 152,166,440.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,166,440.88/13,952.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,905.81

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