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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,999.68, 19,319.40 and 8,031.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,999.68, 19,319.40 and 8,031.48 is: 11,083.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,999.68 : 19,319.40 = 8,031.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,999.68/19,319.40 = 8,031.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,999.68x = 19,319.40 × 8,031.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,999.68x = 155,163,374.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,163,374.71/13,999.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,083.35

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