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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,982.65, 19,291.71 and 7,931.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,982.65, 19,291.71 and 7,931.89 is: 10,943.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,982.65 : 19,291.71 = 7,931.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,982.65/19,291.71 = 7,931.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,982.65x = 19,291.71 × 7,931.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,982.65x = 153,019,681.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,019,681.97/13,982.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,943.54

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