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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,951.43, 19,246.52 and 8,282.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,951.43, 19,246.52 and 8,282.96 is: 11,426.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,951.43 : 19,246.52 = 8,282.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,951.43/19,246.52 = 8,282.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,951.43x = 19,246.52 × 8,282.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,951.43x = 159,418,017.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,418,017.65/13,951.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,426.65

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