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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,957.61, 19,264.82 and 7,992.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,957.61, 19,264.82 and 7,992.72 is: 11,031.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,957.61 : 19,264.82 = 7,992.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,957.61/19,264.82 = 7,992.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,957.61x = 19,264.82 × 7,992.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,957.61x = 153,978,272.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,978,272.15/13,957.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,031.85

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