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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,983.77, 19,290.34 and 8,669.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,983.77, 19,290.34 and 8,669.36 is: 11,959.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,983.77 : 19,290.34 = 8,669.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,983.77/19,290.34 = 8,669.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,983.77x = 19,290.34 × 8,669.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,983.77x = 167,234,901.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,234,901.98/13,983.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,959.21

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