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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,961.92, 19,265.68 and 8,295.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,961.92, 19,265.68 and 8,295.16 is: 11,446.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,961.92 : 19,265.68 = 8,295.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,961.92/19,265.68 = 8,295.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,961.92x = 19,265.68 × 8,295.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,961.92x = 159,811,898.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,811,898.11/13,961.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,446.27

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