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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,998.24, 19,311.48 and 8,406

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,998.24, 19,311.48 and 8,406 is: 11,596.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,998.24 : 19,311.48 = 8,406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,998.24/19,311.48 = 8,406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,998.24x = 19,311.48 × 8,406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,998.24x = 162,332,300.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,332,300.88/13,998.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,596.62

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