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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,960.70, 19,263.02 and 8,297.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,960.70, 19,263.02 and 8,297.18 is: 11,448.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,960.70 : 19,263.02 = 8,297.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,960.70/19,263.02 = 8,297.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,960.70x = 19,263.02 × 8,297.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,960.70x = 159,828,744.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,828,744.28/13,960.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,448.48

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