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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,975.26, 19,285.26 and 8,309.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,975.26, 19,285.26 and 8,309.94 is: 11,467.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,975.26 : 19,285.26 = 8,309.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,975.26/19,285.26 = 8,309.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,975.26x = 19,285.26 × 8,309.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,975.26x = 160,259,353.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,259,353.48/13,975.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,467.36

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