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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,962.79, 19,270.17 and 7,996.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,962.79, 19,270.17 and 7,996.42 is: 11,035.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,962.79 : 19,270.17 = 7,996.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,962.79/19,270.17 = 7,996.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,962.79x = 19,270.17 × 7,996.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,962.79x = 154,092,236.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,092,236.46/13,962.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,035.92

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