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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,965.35, 19,271.32 and 7,995.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,965.35, 19,271.32 and 7,995.65 is: 11,033.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,965.35 : 19,271.32 = 7,995.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,965.35/19,271.32 = 7,995.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,965.35x = 19,271.32 × 7,995.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,965.35x = 154,086,613.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,086,613.41/13,965.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,033.50

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