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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,955.63, 19,254.00 and 8,648.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,955.63, 19,254.00 and 8,648.51 is: 11,931.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,955.63 : 19,254.00 = 8,648.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,955.63/19,254.00 = 8,648.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,955.63x = 19,254.00 × 8,648.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,955.63x = 166,518,272.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,518,272.03/13,955.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,931.98

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