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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,965.82, 19,271.82 and 8,300.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,965.82, 19,271.82 and 8,300.32 is: 11,453.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,965.82 : 19,271.82 = 8,300.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,965.82/19,271.82 = 8,300.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,965.82x = 19,271.82 × 8,300.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,965.82x = 159,962,272.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,962,272.98/13,965.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,453.84

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