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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,806.72, 19,057.62 and 8,141.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,806.72, 19,057.62 and 8,141.04 is: 11,237.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,806.72 : 19,057.62 = 8,141.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,806.72/19,057.62 = 8,141.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,806.72x = 19,057.62 × 8,141.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,806.72x = 155,148,846.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,148,846.72/13,806.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,237.20

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