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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,977.40, 19,291.26 and 8,309.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,977.40, 19,291.26 and 8,309.56 is: 11,468.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,977.40 : 19,291.26 = 8,309.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,977.40/19,291.26 = 8,309.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,977.40x = 19,291.26 × 8,309.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,977.40x = 160,301,882.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,301,882.45/13,977.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,468.65

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