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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,949.46, 19,252.98 and 8,646.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,949.46, 19,252.98 and 8,646.66 is: 11,934.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,949.46 : 19,252.98 = 8,646.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,949.46/19,252.98 = 8,646.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,949.46x = 19,252.98 × 8,646.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,949.46x = 166,473,972.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,473,972.05/13,949.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,934.08

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