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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,940.70, 19,236.90 and 8,274.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,940.70, 19,236.90 and 8,274.48 is: 11,418.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,940.70 : 19,236.90 = 8,274.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,940.70/19,236.90 = 8,274.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,940.70x = 19,236.90 × 8,274.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,940.70x = 159,175,344.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,175,344.31/13,940.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,418.03

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