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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,839.62, 19,095.75 and 8,802

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,839.62, 19,095.75 and 8,802 is: 12,144.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,839.62 : 19,095.75 = 8,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,839.62/19,095.75 = 8,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,839.62x = 19,095.75 × 8,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,839.62x = 168,080,791.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,080,791.50/13,839.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,144.90

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