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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,998.67, 19,315.99 and 8,333.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,998.67, 19,315.99 and 8,333.26 is: 11,498.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,998.67 : 19,315.99 = 8,333.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,998.67/19,315.99 = 8,333.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,998.67x = 19,315.99 × 8,333.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,998.67x = 160,965,166.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,965,166.83/13,998.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,498.60

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