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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,957.55, 19,261.82 and 7,991.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,957.55, 19,261.82 and 7,991.13 is: 11,027.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,957.55 : 19,261.82 = 7,991.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,957.55/19,261.82 = 7,991.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,957.55x = 19,261.82 × 7,991.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,957.55x = 153,923,727.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,923,727.63/13,957.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,027.99

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