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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,966.12, 19,267.76 and 7,994.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,966.12, 19,267.76 and 7,994.57 is: 11,029.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,966.12 : 19,267.76 = 7,994.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,966.12/19,267.76 = 7,994.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,966.12x = 19,267.76 × 7,994.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,966.12x = 154,037,416.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,037,416.09/13,966.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,029.37

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