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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,967.32, 19,266.72 and 8,999.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,967.32, 19,266.72 and 8,999.32 is: 12,413.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,967.32 : 19,266.72 = 8,999.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,967.32/19,266.72 = 8,999.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,967.32x = 19,266.72 × 8,999.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,967.32x = 173,387,378.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,387,378.63/13,967.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,413.79

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