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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,887.68, 19,174.28 and 8,224.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,887.68, 19,174.28 and 8,224.25 is: 11,354.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,887.68 : 19,174.28 = 8,224.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,887.68/19,174.28 = 8,224.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,887.68x = 19,174.28 × 8,224.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,887.68x = 157,693,935.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,693,935.30/13,887.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,354.96

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