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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,965.44, 19,274.56 and 8,377.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,965.44, 19,274.56 and 8,377.60 is: 11,562.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,965.44 : 19,274.56 = 8,377.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,965.44/19,274.56 = 8,377.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,965.44x = 19,274.56 × 8,377.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,965.44x = 161,474,553.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,474,553.86/13,965.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,562.44

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