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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,979.88, 19,294.47 and 8,238.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,979.88, 19,294.47 and 8,238.27 is: 11,370.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,979.88 : 19,294.47 = 8,238.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,979.88/19,294.47 = 8,238.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,979.88x = 19,294.47 × 8,238.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,979.88x = 158,953,053.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,953,053.37/13,979.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,370.13

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