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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,936.27, 19,230.78 and 8,270.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,936.27, 19,230.78 and 8,270.05 is: 11,411.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,936.27 : 19,230.78 = 8,270.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,936.27/19,230.78 = 8,270.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,936.27x = 19,230.78 × 8,270.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,936.27x = 159,039,512.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,039,512.14/13,936.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,411.91

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