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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,949.07, 19,244.14 and 8,911.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,949.07, 19,244.14 and 8,911.98 is: 12,294.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,949.07 : 19,244.14 = 8,911.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,949.07/19,244.14 = 8,911.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,949.07x = 19,244.14 × 8,911.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,949.07x = 171,503,390.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,503,390.80/13,949.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,294.97

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