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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,961.40, 19,266.60 and 7,994.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,961.40, 19,266.60 and 7,994.12 is: 11,031.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,961.40 : 19,266.60 = 7,994.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,961.40/19,266.60 = 7,994.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,961.40x = 19,266.60 × 7,994.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,961.40x = 154,019,512.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,019,512.39/13,961.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,031.81

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