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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,960.43, 19,265.05 and 7,991.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,960.43, 19,265.05 and 7,991.72 is: 11,028.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,960.43 : 19,265.05 = 7,991.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,960.43/19,265.05 = 7,991.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,960.43x = 19,265.05 × 7,991.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,960.43x = 153,960,885.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,960,885.39/13,960.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,028.38

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