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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,951.77, 19,244.91 and 8,282.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,951.77, 19,244.91 and 8,282.67 is: 11,425.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,951.77 : 19,244.91 = 8,282.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,951.77/19,244.91 = 8,282.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,951.77x = 19,244.91 × 8,282.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,951.77x = 159,399,238.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,399,238.71/13,951.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,425.02

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