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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,993.54, 19,323.91 and 8,890.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,993.54, 19,323.91 and 8,890.70 is: 12,277.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,993.54 : 19,323.91 = 8,890.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,993.54/19,323.91 = 8,890.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,993.54x = 19,323.91 × 8,890.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,993.54x = 171,802,990.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,802,990.02/13,993.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,277.31

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