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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,940.62, 19,235.17 and 8,274.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,940.62, 19,235.17 and 8,274.58 is: 11,417.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,940.62 : 19,235.17 = 8,274.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,940.62/19,235.17 = 8,274.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,940.62x = 19,235.17 × 8,274.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,940.62x = 159,162,952.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,162,952.98/13,940.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,417.21

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