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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,811.36, 19,059.72 and 8,222

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,811.36, 19,059.72 and 8,222 is: 11,346.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,811.36 : 19,059.72 = 8,222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,811.36/19,059.72 = 8,222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,811.36x = 19,059.72 × 8,222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,811.36x = 156,709,017.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,709,017.84/13,811.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,346.39

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