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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,799.07, 19,035.14 and 8,759.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,799.07, 19,035.14 and 8,759.88 is: 12,083.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,799.07 : 19,035.14 = 8,759.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,799.07/19,035.14 = 8,759.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,799.07x = 19,035.14 × 8,759.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,799.07x = 166,745,498.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,745,498.38/13,799.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,083.82

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