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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,875.61, 19,146.87 and 8,210.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,875.61, 19,146.87 and 8,210.60 is: 11,329.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,875.61 : 19,146.87 = 8,210.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,875.61/19,146.87 = 8,210.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,875.61x = 19,146.87 × 8,210.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,875.61x = 157,207,290.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,207,290.82/13,875.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,329.76

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