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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,957.63, 19,259.91 and 7,988.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,957.63, 19,259.91 and 7,988.94 is: 11,023.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,957.63 : 19,259.91 = 7,988.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,957.63/19,259.91 = 7,988.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,957.63x = 19,259.91 × 7,988.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,957.63x = 153,866,265.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,866,265.40/13,957.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,023.81

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