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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,960.68, 19,267.30 and 7,993

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,960.68, 19,267.30 and 7,993 is: 11,031.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,960.68 : 19,267.30 = 7,993 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,960.68/19,267.30 = 7,993/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,960.68x = 19,267.30 × 7,993
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,960.68x = 154,003,528.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,003,528.90/13,960.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,031.23

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