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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,980.48, 19,290.90 and 8,315.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,980.48, 19,290.90 and 8,315.11 is: 11,473.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,980.48 : 19,290.90 = 8,315.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,980.48/19,290.90 = 8,315.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,980.48x = 19,290.90 × 8,315.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,980.48x = 160,405,955.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,405,955.50/13,980.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,473.57

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