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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,791.08, 19,038.30 and 8,490.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,791.08, 19,038.30 and 8,490.44 is: 11,720.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,791.08 : 19,038.30 = 8,490.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,791.08/19,038.30 = 8,490.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,791.08x = 19,038.30 × 8,490.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,791.08x = 161,643,543.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,643,543.85/13,791.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,720.88

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