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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,933.91, 19,235.40 and 8,831.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,933.91, 19,235.40 and 8,831.97 is: 12,192.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,933.91 : 19,235.40 = 8,831.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,933.91/19,235.40 = 8,831.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,933.91x = 19,235.40 × 8,831.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,933.91x = 169,886,475.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,886,475.74/13,933.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,192.30

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