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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,889.68, 19,177.04 and 8,226.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,889.68, 19,177.04 and 8,226.25 is: 11,357.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,889.68 : 19,177.04 = 8,226.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,889.68/19,177.04 = 8,226.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,889.68x = 19,177.04 × 8,226.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,889.68x = 157,755,125.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,755,125.30/13,889.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,357.72

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