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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,954.56, 19,260.60 and 7,989.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,954.56, 19,260.60 and 7,989.66 is: 11,027.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,954.56 : 19,260.60 = 7,989.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,954.56/19,260.60 = 7,989.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,954.56x = 19,260.60 × 7,989.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,954.56x = 153,885,645.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,885,645.40/13,954.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,027.62

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