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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,960.62, 19,267.74 and 8,927.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,960.62, 19,267.74 and 8,927.28 is: 12,320.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,960.62 : 19,267.74 = 8,927.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,960.62/19,267.74 = 8,927.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,960.62x = 19,267.74 × 8,927.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,960.62x = 172,008,509.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,008,509.95/13,960.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,320.98

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