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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,944.06, 19,251.81 and 8,644.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,944.06, 19,251.81 and 8,644.50 is: 11,934.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,944.06 : 19,251.81 = 8,644.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,944.06/19,251.81 = 8,644.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,944.06x = 19,251.81 × 8,644.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,944.06x = 166,422,271.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,422,271.55/13,944.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,934.99

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