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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,998.90, 19,312.17 and 9,217.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,998.90, 19,312.17 and 9,217.56 is: 12,716.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,998.90 : 19,312.17 = 9,217.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,998.90/19,312.17 = 9,217.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,998.90x = 19,312.17 × 9,217.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,998.90x = 178,011,085.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,011,085.71/13,998.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,716.08

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