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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,870.16, 19,139.33 and 8,205.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,870.16, 19,139.33 and 8,205.12 is: 11,322.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,870.16 : 19,139.33 = 8,205.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,870.16/19,139.33 = 8,205.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,870.16x = 19,139.33 × 8,205.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,870.16x = 157,040,458.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,040,458.34/13,870.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,322.18

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