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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,786.49, 19,029.43 and 8,123.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,786.49, 19,029.43 and 8,123.07 is: 11,212.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,786.49 : 19,029.43 = 8,123.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,786.49/19,029.43 = 8,123.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,786.49x = 19,029.43 × 8,123.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,786.49x = 154,577,442.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,577,442.79/13,786.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,212.24

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