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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,946.94, 19,250.43 and 8,638.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,946.94, 19,250.43 and 8,638.74 is: 11,923.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,946.94 : 19,250.43 = 8,638.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,946.94/19,250.43 = 8,638.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,946.94x = 19,250.43 × 8,638.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,946.94x = 166,299,459.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,299,459.66/13,946.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,923.72

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