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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,962.43, 19,268.17 and 7,994.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,962.43, 19,268.17 and 7,994.14 is: 11,031.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,962.43 : 19,268.17 = 7,994.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,962.43/19,268.17 = 7,994.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,962.43x = 19,268.17 × 7,994.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,962.43x = 154,032,448.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,032,448.52/13,962.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,031.92

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