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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,978.20, 19,289.34 and 8,935.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,978.20, 19,289.34 and 8,935.32 is: 12,330.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,978.20 : 19,289.34 = 8,935.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,978.20/19,289.34 = 8,935.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,978.20x = 19,289.34 × 8,935.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,978.20x = 172,356,425.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,356,425.49/13,978.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,330.37

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