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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,996.53, 19,306.35 and 8,327.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,996.53, 19,306.35 and 8,327.34 is: 11,486.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,996.53 : 19,306.35 = 8,327.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,996.53/19,306.35 = 8,327.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,996.53x = 19,306.35 × 8,327.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,996.53x = 160,770,540.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,770,540.61/13,996.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,486.46

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