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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,810, 19,059.60 and 8,221

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,810, 19,059.60 and 8,221 is: 11,346.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,810 : 19,059.60 = 8,221 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,810/19,059.60 = 8,221/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,810x = 19,059.60 × 8,221
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,810x = 156,688,971.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,688,971.60/13,810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,346.05

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