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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,997.80, 19,316.23 and 8,692.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,997.80, 19,316.23 and 8,692.50 is: 11,995.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,997.80 : 19,316.23 = 8,692.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,997.80/19,316.23 = 8,692.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,997.80x = 19,316.23 × 8,692.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,997.80x = 167,906,329.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,906,329.28/13,997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,995.19

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