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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,995.24, 19,307.34 and 8,403

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,995.24, 19,307.34 and 8,403 is: 11,592.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,995.24 : 19,307.34 = 8,403 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,995.24/19,307.34 = 8,403/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,995.24x = 19,307.34 × 8,403
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,995.24x = 162,239,578.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,239,578.02/13,995.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,592.48

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