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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,967.81, 19,277.54 and 8,664.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,967.81, 19,277.54 and 8,664.33 is: 11,958.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,967.81 : 19,277.54 = 8,664.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,967.81/19,277.54 = 8,664.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,967.81x = 19,277.54 × 8,664.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,967.81x = 167,027,078.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,027,078.35/13,967.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,958.00

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