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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,819.46, 19,073.92 and 8,782.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,819.46, 19,073.92 and 8,782.69 is: 12,122.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,819.46 : 19,073.92 = 8,782.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,819.46/19,073.92 = 8,782.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,819.46x = 19,073.92 × 8,782.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,819.46x = 167,520,326.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,520,326.44/13,819.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,122.06

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