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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,957.29, 19,253.03 and 8,365.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,957.29, 19,253.03 and 8,365.05 is: 11,538.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,957.29 : 19,253.03 = 8,365.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,957.29/19,253.03 = 8,365.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,957.29x = 19,253.03 × 8,365.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,957.29x = 161,052,516.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,052,516.78/13,957.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,538.95

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