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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,947.21, 19,240.02 and 8,906.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,947.21, 19,240.02 and 8,906.13 is: 12,285.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,947.21 : 19,240.02 = 8,906.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,947.21/19,240.02 = 8,906.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,947.21x = 19,240.02 × 8,906.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,947.21x = 171,354,119.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,354,119.32/13,947.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,285.91

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