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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,840.06, 19,102.35 and 8,803.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,840.06, 19,102.35 and 8,803.30 is: 12,150.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,840.06 : 19,102.35 = 8,803.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,840.06/19,102.35 = 8,803.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,840.06x = 19,102.35 × 8,803.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,840.06x = 168,163,717.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,163,717.76/13,840.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,150.50

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