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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,998.80, 19,317.62 and 8,693.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,998.80, 19,317.62 and 8,693.50 is: 11,996.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,998.80 : 19,317.62 = 8,693.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,998.80/19,317.62 = 8,693.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,998.80x = 19,317.62 × 8,693.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,998.80x = 167,937,729.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,937,729.47/13,998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,996.58

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