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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,809.78, 19,061.94 and 8,841.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,809.78, 19,061.94 and 8,841.78 is: 12,204.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,809.78 : 19,061.94 = 8,841.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,809.78/19,061.94 = 8,841.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,809.78x = 19,061.94 × 8,841.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,809.78x = 168,541,479.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,541,479.85/13,809.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,204.50

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