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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,869.36, 19,138.68 and 8,204.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,869.36, 19,138.68 and 8,204.76 is: 11,321.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,869.36 : 19,138.68 = 8,204.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,869.36/19,138.68 = 8,204.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,869.36x = 19,138.68 × 8,204.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,869.36x = 157,028,276.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,028,276.12/13,869.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,321.96

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