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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,924.25, 19,216.23 and 8,262.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,924.25, 19,216.23 and 8,262.35 is: 11,402.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,924.25 : 19,216.23 = 8,262.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,924.25/19,216.23 = 8,262.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,924.25x = 19,216.23 × 8,262.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,924.25x = 158,771,217.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,771,217.94/13,924.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,402.50

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