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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,967.26, 19,273.78 and 7,998.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,967.26, 19,273.78 and 7,998.77 is: 11,037.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,967.26 : 19,273.78 = 7,998.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,967.26/19,273.78 = 7,998.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,967.26x = 19,273.78 × 7,998.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,967.26x = 154,166,533.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,166,533.25/13,967.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,037.71

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