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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,965.72, 19,272.44 and 7,997.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,965.72, 19,272.44 and 7,997.08 is: 11,035.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,965.72 : 19,272.44 = 7,997.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,965.72/19,272.44 = 7,997.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,965.72x = 19,272.44 × 7,997.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,965.72x = 154,123,244.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,123,244.48/13,965.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,035.83

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