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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,976.64, 19,290.24 and 8,388

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,976.64, 19,290.24 and 8,388 is: 11,576.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,976.64 : 19,290.24 = 8,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,976.64/19,290.24 = 8,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,976.64x = 19,290.24 × 8,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,976.64x = 161,806,533.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,806,533.12/13,976.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,576.93

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