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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,952.77, 19,246.29 and 8,283.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,952.77, 19,246.29 and 8,283.67 is: 11,426.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,952.77 : 19,246.29 = 8,283.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,952.77/19,246.29 = 8,283.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,952.77x = 19,246.29 × 8,283.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,952.77x = 159,429,915.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,429,915.08/13,952.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,426.40

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