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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,981.51, 19,297.14 and 8,947.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,981.51, 19,297.14 and 8,947.87 is: 12,349.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,981.51 : 19,297.14 = 8,947.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,981.51/19,297.14 = 8,947.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,981.51x = 19,297.14 × 8,947.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,981.51x = 172,668,218.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,668,218.29/13,981.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,349.75

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