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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,989.96, 19,304.82 and 11,343.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,989.96, 19,304.82 and 11,343.78 is: 15,653.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,989.96 : 19,304.82 = 11,343.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,989.96/19,304.82 = 11,343.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,989.96x = 19,304.82 × 11,343.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,989.96x = 218,989,631.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,989,631.02/13,989.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,653.34

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