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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,786.81, 19,014.75 and 9,006.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,786.81, 19,014.75 and 9,006.39 is: 12,421.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,786.81 : 19,014.75 = 9,006.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,786.81/19,014.75 = 9,006.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,786.81x = 19,014.75 × 9,006.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,786.81x = 171,254,254.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,254,254.25/13,786.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,421.60

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