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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,941.77, 19,233.22 and 8,903.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,941.77, 19,233.22 and 8,903.47 is: 12,282.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,941.77 : 19,233.22 = 8,903.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,941.77/19,233.22 = 8,903.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,941.77x = 19,233.22 × 8,903.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,941.77x = 171,242,397.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,242,397.27/13,941.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,282.69

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