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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,956.67, 19,252.41 and 8,285.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,956.67, 19,252.41 and 8,285.86 is: 11,429.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,956.67 : 19,252.41 = 8,285.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,956.67/19,252.41 = 8,285.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,956.67x = 19,252.41 × 8,285.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,956.67x = 159,522,773.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,522,773.92/13,956.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,429.86

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