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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,962.68, 19,270.06 and 7,995

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,962.68, 19,270.06 and 7,995 is: 11,033.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,962.68 : 19,270.06 = 7,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,962.68/19,270.06 = 7,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,962.68x = 19,270.06 × 7,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,962.68x = 154,064,129.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,064,129.70/13,962.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,033.99

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