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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,795.84, 19,038.63 and 8,493.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,795.84, 19,038.63 and 8,493.67 is: 11,721.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,795.84 : 19,038.63 = 8,493.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,795.84/19,038.63 = 8,493.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,795.84x = 19,038.63 × 8,493.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,795.84x = 161,707,840.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,707,840.47/13,795.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,721.49

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