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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,968.52, 19,270.62 and 8,931.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,968.52, 19,270.62 and 8,931.64 is: 12,321.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,968.52 : 19,270.62 = 8,931.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,968.52/19,270.62 = 8,931.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,968.52x = 19,270.62 × 8,931.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,968.52x = 172,118,240.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,118,240.42/13,968.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,321.87

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