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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,918.08, 19,212.48 and 8,328

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,918.08, 19,212.48 and 8,328 is: 11,495.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,918.08 : 19,212.48 = 8,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,918.08/19,212.48 = 8,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,918.08x = 19,212.48 × 8,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,918.08x = 160,001,533.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,001,533.44/13,918.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,495.95

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