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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,967.07, 19,273.86 and 7,997.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,967.07, 19,273.86 and 7,997.37 is: 11,035.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,967.07 : 19,273.86 = 7,997.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,967.07/19,273.86 = 7,997.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,967.07x = 19,273.86 × 7,997.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,967.07x = 154,140,189.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,140,189.75/13,967.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,035.97

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