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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,968.80, 19,276.44 and 7,996.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,968.80, 19,276.44 and 7,996.24 is: 11,034.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,968.80 : 19,276.44 = 7,996.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,968.80/19,276.44 = 7,996.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,968.80x = 19,276.44 × 7,996.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,968.80x = 154,139,040.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,139,040.59/13,968.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,034.52

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