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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,979.93, 19,285.95 and 8,311.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,979.93, 19,285.95 and 8,311.47 is: 11,466.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,979.93 : 19,285.95 = 8,311.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,979.93/19,285.95 = 8,311.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,979.93x = 19,285.95 × 8,311.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,979.93x = 160,294,532.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,294,532.91/13,979.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,466.04

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