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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,867.43, 19,146.29 and 8,204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,867.43, 19,146.29 and 8,204 is: 11,326.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,867.43 : 19,146.29 = 8,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,867.43/19,146.29 = 8,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,867.43x = 19,146.29 × 8,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,867.43x = 157,076,163.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,076,163.16/13,867.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,326.98

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