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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,982.52, 19,295.84 and 8,393.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,982.52, 19,295.84 and 8,393.52 is: 11,583.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,982.52 : 19,295.84 = 8,393.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,982.52/19,295.84 = 8,393.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,982.52x = 19,295.84 × 8,393.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,982.52x = 161,960,018.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,960,018.96/13,982.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,583.04

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