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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,953.32, 19,253.73 and 8,646.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,953.32, 19,253.73 and 8,646.20 is: 11,930.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,953.32 : 19,253.73 = 8,646.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,953.32/19,253.73 = 8,646.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,953.32x = 19,253.73 × 8,646.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,953.32x = 166,471,600.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,471,600.33/13,953.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,930.61

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