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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,960.14, 19,266.27 and 7,993.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,960.14, 19,266.27 and 7,993.74 is: 11,032.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,960.14 : 19,266.27 = 7,993.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,960.14/19,266.27 = 7,993.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,960.14x = 19,266.27 × 7,993.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,960.14x = 154,009,553.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,009,553.15/13,960.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,032.09

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