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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,878.36, 19,151.10 and 8,213.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,878.36, 19,151.10 and 8,213.76 is: 11,334.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,878.36 : 19,151.10 = 8,213.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,878.36/19,151.10 = 8,213.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,878.36x = 19,151.10 × 8,213.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,878.36x = 157,302,539.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,302,539.14/13,878.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,334.38

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