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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,939.70, 19,235.52 and 8,273.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,939.70, 19,235.52 and 8,273.48 is: 11,416.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,939.70 : 19,235.52 = 8,273.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,939.70/19,235.52 = 8,273.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,939.70x = 19,235.52 × 8,273.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,939.70x = 159,144,690.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,144,690.01/13,939.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,416.65

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