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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,997.69, 19,308.12 and 8,328.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,997.69, 19,308.12 and 8,328.60 is: 11,488.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,997.69 : 19,308.12 = 8,328.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,997.69/19,308.12 = 8,328.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,997.69x = 19,308.12 × 8,328.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,997.69x = 160,809,608.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,809,608.23/13,997.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,488.30

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