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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,972.32, 19,276.08 and 8,935.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,972.32, 19,276.08 and 8,935.20 is: 12,326.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,972.32 : 19,276.08 = 8,935.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,972.32/19,276.08 = 8,935.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,972.32x = 19,276.08 × 8,935.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,972.32x = 172,235,630.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,235,630.02/13,972.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,326.92

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