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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,968.44, 19,270.98 and 7,996.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,968.44, 19,270.98 and 7,996.91 is: 11,032.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,968.44 : 19,270.98 = 7,996.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,968.44/19,270.98 = 7,996.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,968.44x = 19,270.98 × 7,996.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,968.44x = 154,108,292.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,108,292.67/13,968.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,032.61

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