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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,962.62, 19,271.74 and 7,997.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,962.62, 19,271.74 and 7,997.72 is: 11,038.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,962.62 : 19,271.74 = 7,997.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,962.62/19,271.74 = 7,997.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,962.62x = 19,271.74 × 7,997.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,962.62x = 154,129,980.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,129,980.43/13,962.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,038.76

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