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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,975.17, 19,289.85 and 8,313.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,975.17, 19,289.85 and 8,313.93 is: 11,475.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,975.17 : 19,289.85 = 8,313.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,975.17/19,289.85 = 8,313.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,975.17x = 19,289.85 × 8,313.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,975.17x = 160,374,462.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,374,462.61/13,975.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,475.67

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