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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,940.21, 19,228.74 and 8,270.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,940.21, 19,228.74 and 8,270.94 is: 11,408.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,940.21 : 19,228.74 = 8,270.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,940.21/19,228.74 = 8,270.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,940.21x = 19,228.74 × 8,270.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,940.21x = 159,039,754.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,039,754.82/13,940.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,408.71

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