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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,969.31, 19,279.62 and 8,665.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,969.31, 19,279.62 and 8,665.83 is: 11,960.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,969.31 : 19,279.62 = 8,665.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,969.31/19,279.62 = 8,665.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,969.31x = 19,279.62 × 8,665.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,969.31x = 167,073,909.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,073,909.38/13,969.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,960.07

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