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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,766.96, 19,001.42 and 9,051.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,766.96, 19,001.42 and 9,051.68 is: 12,493.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,766.96 : 19,001.42 = 9,051.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,766.96/19,001.42 = 9,051.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,766.96x = 19,001.42 × 9,051.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,766.96x = 171,994,773.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,994,773.39/13,766.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,493.30

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