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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,950.26, 19,255.62 and 8,285.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,950.26, 19,255.62 and 8,285.93 is: 11,437.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,950.26 : 19,255.62 = 8,285.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,950.26/19,255.62 = 8,285.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,950.26x = 19,255.62 × 8,285.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,950.26x = 159,550,719.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,550,719.43/13,950.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,437.11

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