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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,967.60, 19,278.24 and 8,859.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,967.60, 19,278.24 and 8,859.84 is: 12,228.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,967.60 : 19,278.24 = 8,859.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,967.60/19,278.24 = 8,859.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,967.60x = 19,278.24 × 8,859.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,967.60x = 170,802,121.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,802,121.88/13,967.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,228.45

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