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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,901.46, 19,180.94 and 8,233.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,901.46, 19,180.94 and 8,233.38 is: 11,360.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,901.46 : 19,180.94 = 8,233.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,901.46/19,180.94 = 8,233.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,901.46x = 19,180.94 × 8,233.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,901.46x = 157,923,967.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,923,967.78/13,901.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,360.24

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