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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,992.89, 19,309.59 and 8,020.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,992.89, 19,309.59 and 8,020.42 is: 11,067.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,992.89 : 19,309.59 = 8,020.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,992.89/19,309.59 = 8,020.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,992.89x = 19,309.59 × 8,020.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,992.89x = 154,870,973.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,870,973.55/13,992.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,067.84

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