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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,941.82, 19,233.43 and 8,276.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,941.82, 19,233.43 and 8,276.79 is: 11,418.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,941.82 : 19,233.43 = 8,276.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,941.82/19,233.43 = 8,276.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,941.82x = 19,233.43 × 8,276.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,941.82x = 159,191,061.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,191,061.09/13,941.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,418.24

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