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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,964.85, 19,267.16 and 7,995.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,964.85, 19,267.16 and 7,995.40 is: 11,031.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,964.85 : 19,267.16 = 7,995.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,964.85/19,267.16 = 7,995.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,964.85x = 19,267.16 × 7,995.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,964.85x = 154,048,562.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,048,562.92/13,964.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,031.16

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