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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,939.58, 19,232.88 and 8,269.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,939.58, 19,232.88 and 8,269.60 is: 11,409.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,939.58 : 19,232.88 = 8,269.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,939.58/19,232.88 = 8,269.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,939.58x = 19,232.88 × 8,269.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,939.58x = 159,048,224.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,048,224.45/13,939.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,409.83

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