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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,905.64, 19,189.22 and 8,319.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,905.64, 19,189.22 and 8,319.72 is: 11,480.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,905.64 : 19,189.22 = 8,319.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,905.64/19,189.22 = 8,319.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,905.64x = 19,189.22 × 8,319.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,905.64x = 159,648,937.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,648,937.42/13,905.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,480.88

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