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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,939.59, 19,227.89 and 8,270.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,939.59, 19,227.89 and 8,270.33 is: 11,407.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,939.59 : 19,227.89 = 8,270.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,939.59/19,227.89 = 8,270.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,939.59x = 19,227.89 × 8,270.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,939.59x = 159,020,858.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,020,858.01/13,939.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,407.86

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