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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,976.44, 19,283.35 and 8,308.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,976.44, 19,283.35 and 8,308.30 is: 11,462.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,976.44 : 19,283.35 = 8,308.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,976.44/19,283.35 = 8,308.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,976.44x = 19,283.35 × 8,308.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,976.44x = 160,211,856.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,211,856.81/13,976.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,462.99

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