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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,870.42, 19,139.67 and 8,205.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,870.42, 19,139.67 and 8,205.37 is: 11,322.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,870.42 : 19,139.67 = 8,205.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,870.42/19,139.67 = 8,205.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,870.42x = 19,139.67 × 8,205.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,870.42x = 157,048,074.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,048,074.03/13,870.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,322.52

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