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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,941.28, 19,239.36 and 8,274.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,941.28, 19,239.36 and 8,274.64 is: 11,419.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,941.28 : 19,239.36 = 8,274.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,941.28/19,239.36 = 8,274.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,941.28x = 19,239.36 × 8,274.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,941.28x = 159,198,777.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,198,777.83/13,941.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,419.24

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