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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,921.26, 19,210.50 and 8,256.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,921.26, 19,210.50 and 8,256.54 is: 11,393.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,921.26 : 19,210.50 = 8,256.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,921.26/19,210.50 = 8,256.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,921.26x = 19,210.50 × 8,256.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,921.26x = 158,612,261.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,612,261.67/13,921.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,393.53

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