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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,896.90, 19,499.40 and 13,896.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,896.90, 19,499.40 and 13,896.90 is: 19,499.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,896.90 : 19,499.40 = 13,896.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,896.90/19,499.40 = 13,896.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,896.90x = 19,499.40 × 13,896.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,896.90x = 270,981,211.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,981,211.86/13,896.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,499.40

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