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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,799.66, 19,045.70 and 8,423.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,799.66, 19,045.70 and 8,423.25 is: 11,625.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,799.66 : 19,045.70 = 8,423.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,799.66/19,045.70 = 8,423.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,799.66x = 19,045.70 × 8,423.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,799.66x = 160,426,721.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,426,721.83/13,799.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,625.42

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