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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,987.68, 19,305.21 and 8,322.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,987.68, 19,305.21 and 8,322.67 is: 11,486.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,987.68 : 19,305.21 = 8,322.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,987.68/19,305.21 = 8,322.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,987.68x = 19,305.21 × 8,322.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,987.68x = 160,670,892.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,670,892.11/13,987.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,486.60

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