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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,979.44, 19,297.68 and 9,993.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,979.44, 19,297.68 and 9,993.64 is: 13,795.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,979.44 : 19,297.68 = 9,993.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,979.44/19,297.68 = 9,993.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,979.44x = 19,297.68 × 9,993.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,979.44x = 192,854,066.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,854,066.76/13,979.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,795.55

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