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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,944.72, 19,246.68 and 8,358.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,944.72, 19,246.68 and 8,358.96 is: 11,537.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,944.72 : 19,246.68 = 8,358.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,944.72/19,246.68 = 8,358.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,944.72x = 19,246.68 × 8,358.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,944.72x = 160,882,228.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,882,228.25/13,944.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,537.14

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