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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,989.78, 19,266.76 and 11,610

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,989.78, 19,266.76 and 11,610 is: 15,989.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,989.78 : 19,266.76 = 11,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,989.78/19,266.76 = 11,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,989.78x = 19,266.76 × 11,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,989.78x = 223,687,098.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,687,098.11/13,989.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,989.32

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