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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,986.18, 19,298.67 and 8,016.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,986.18, 19,298.67 and 8,016.75 is: 11,061.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,986.18 : 19,298.67 = 8,016.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,986.18/19,298.67 = 8,016.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,986.18x = 19,298.67 × 8,016.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,986.18x = 154,712,612.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,712,612.72/13,986.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,061.82

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