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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,961.92, 19,259.76 and 8,848.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,961.92, 19,259.76 and 8,848.08 is: 12,205.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,961.92 : 19,259.76 = 8,848.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,961.92/19,259.76 = 8,848.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,961.92x = 19,259.76 × 8,848.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,961.92x = 170,411,897.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,411,897.26/13,961.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,205.48

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