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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,975.50, 19,286.09 and 7,926.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,975.50, 19,286.09 and 7,926.89 is: 10,939.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,975.50 : 19,286.09 = 7,926.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,975.50/19,286.09 = 7,926.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,975.50x = 19,286.09 × 7,926.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,975.50x = 152,878,713.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,878,713.96/13,975.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,939.05

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