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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,998.96, 19,319.52 and 8,032.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,998.96, 19,319.52 and 8,032.32 is: 11,085.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,998.96 : 19,319.52 = 8,032.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,998.96/19,319.52 = 8,032.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,998.96x = 19,319.52 × 8,032.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,998.96x = 155,180,566.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,180,566.89/13,998.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,085.15

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