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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,996.40, 19,318.99 and 9,219.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,996.40, 19,318.99 and 9,219.83 is: 12,725.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,996.40 : 19,318.99 = 9,219.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,996.40/19,318.99 = 9,219.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,996.40x = 19,318.99 × 9,219.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,996.40x = 178,117,803.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,117,803.57/13,996.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,725.97

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