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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,788.76, 19,034.94 and 8,823.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,788.76, 19,034.94 and 8,823.64 is: 12,180.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,788.76 : 19,034.94 = 8,823.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,788.76/19,034.94 = 8,823.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,788.76x = 19,034.94 × 8,823.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,788.76x = 167,957,457.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,957,457.98/13,788.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,180.75

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