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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,966.82, 19,273.20 and 8,301.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,966.82, 19,273.20 and 8,301.32 is: 11,455.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,966.82 : 19,273.20 = 8,301.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,966.82/19,273.20 = 8,301.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,966.82x = 19,273.20 × 8,301.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,966.82x = 159,993,000.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,993,000.62/13,966.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,455.22

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