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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,780.40, 19,009.28 and 8,993.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,780.40, 19,009.28 and 8,993.56 is: 12,406.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,780.40 : 19,009.28 = 8,993.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,780.40/19,009.28 = 8,993.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,780.40x = 19,009.28 × 8,993.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,780.40x = 170,961,100.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,961,100.24/13,780.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,406.11

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