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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,889.79, 19,147.95 and 9,903.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,889.79, 19,147.95 and 9,903.99 is: 13,653.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,889.79 : 19,147.95 = 9,903.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,889.79/19,147.95 = 9,903.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,889.79x = 19,147.95 × 9,903.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,889.79x = 189,641,105.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,641,105.32/13,889.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,653.27

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