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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,901.97, 19,188.31 and 8,593.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,901.97, 19,188.31 and 8,593.68 is: 11,861.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,901.97 : 19,188.31 = 8,593.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,901.97/19,188.31 = 8,593.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,901.97x = 19,188.31 × 8,593.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,901.97x = 164,898,195.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,898,195.88/13,901.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,861.50

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