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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,980.21, 19,272.87 and 9,994.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,980.21, 19,272.87 and 9,994.39 is: 13,778.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,980.21 : 19,272.87 = 9,994.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,980.21/19,272.87 = 9,994.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,980.21x = 19,272.87 × 9,994.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,980.21x = 192,620,579.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,620,579.20/13,980.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,778.09

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