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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,985.23, 19,300.61 and 8,018.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,985.23, 19,300.61 and 8,018.37 is: 11,065.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,985.23 : 19,300.61 = 8,018.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,985.23/19,300.61 = 8,018.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,985.23x = 19,300.61 × 8,018.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,985.23x = 154,759,432.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,759,432.21/13,985.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,065.92

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