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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,955.06, 19,250.82 and 8,913.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,955.06, 19,250.82 and 8,913.98 is: 12,296.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,955.06 : 19,250.82 = 8,913.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,955.06/19,250.82 = 8,913.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,955.06x = 19,250.82 × 8,913.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,955.06x = 171,601,424.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,601,424.46/13,955.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,296.72

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