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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,934.79, 19,227.24 and 8,273.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,934.79, 19,227.24 and 8,273.84 is: 11,416.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,934.79 : 19,227.24 = 8,273.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,934.79/19,227.24 = 8,273.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,934.79x = 19,227.24 × 8,273.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,934.79x = 159,083,011.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,083,011.27/13,934.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,416.25

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