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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,719.42, 18,932.67 and 8,054.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,719.42, 18,932.67 and 8,054.28 is: 11,114.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,719.42 : 18,932.67 = 8,054.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,719.42/18,932.67 = 8,054.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,719.42x = 18,932.67 × 8,054.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,719.42x = 152,489,025.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,489,025.33/13,719.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,114.83

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