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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,991.52, 19,313.36 and 9,277.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,991.52, 19,313.36 and 9,277.36 is: 12,806.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,991.52 : 19,313.36 = 9,277.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,991.52/19,313.36 = 9,277.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,991.52x = 19,313.36 × 9,277.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,991.52x = 179,176,993.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,176,993.53/13,991.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,806.11

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