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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,932.56, 19,235.94 and 8,633

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,932.56, 19,235.94 and 8,633 is: 11,919.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,932.56 : 19,235.94 = 8,633 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,932.56/19,235.94 = 8,633/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,932.56x = 19,235.94 × 8,633
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,932.56x = 166,063,870.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,063,870.02/13,932.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,919.12

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