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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,977.76, 19,284.72 and 7,927.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,977.76, 19,284.72 and 7,927.31 is: 10,937.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,977.76 : 19,284.72 = 7,927.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,977.76/19,284.72 = 7,927.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,977.76x = 19,284.72 × 7,927.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,977.76x = 152,875,914.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,875,914.07/13,977.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,937.08

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