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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,893.24, 19,166.58 and 8,301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,893.24, 19,166.58 and 8,301 is: 11,451.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,893.24 : 19,166.58 = 8,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,893.24/19,166.58 = 8,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,893.24x = 19,166.58 × 8,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,893.24x = 159,101,780.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,101,780.58/13,893.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,451.74

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