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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,855.65, 19,115.37 and 8,541.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,855.65, 19,115.37 and 8,541.24 is: 11,783.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,855.65 : 19,115.37 = 8,541.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,855.65/19,115.37 = 8,541.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,855.65x = 19,115.37 × 8,541.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,855.65x = 163,268,962.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,268,962.86/13,855.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,783.57

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