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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,803.92, 19,049.48 and 8,215.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,803.92, 19,049.48 and 8,215.12 is: 11,336.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,803.92 : 19,049.48 = 8,215.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,803.92/19,049.48 = 8,215.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,803.92x = 19,049.48 × 8,215.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,803.92x = 156,493,764.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,493,764.14/13,803.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,336.91

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