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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,901, 19,183.38 and 8,313.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,901, 19,183.38 and 8,313.32 is: 11,472.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,901 : 19,183.38 = 8,313.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,901/19,183.38 = 8,313.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,901x = 19,183.38 × 8,313.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,901x = 159,477,576.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,477,576.62/13,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,472.38

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