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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,994.53, 19,311.65 and 8,404.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,994.53, 19,311.65 and 8,404.45 is: 11,597.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,994.53 : 19,311.65 = 8,404.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,994.53/19,311.65 = 8,404.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,994.53x = 19,311.65 × 8,404.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,994.53x = 162,303,754.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,303,754.82/13,994.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,597.66

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