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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,788.26, 19,034.25 and 8,823.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,788.26, 19,034.25 and 8,823.14 is: 12,180.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,788.26 : 19,034.25 = 8,823.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,788.26/19,034.25 = 8,823.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,788.26x = 19,034.25 × 8,823.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,788.26x = 167,941,852.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,941,852.55/13,788.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,180.06

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