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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,826.82, 19,074.95 and 9,348.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,826.82, 19,074.95 and 9,348.93 is: 12,897.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,826.82 : 19,074.95 = 9,348.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,826.82/19,074.95 = 9,348.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,826.82x = 19,074.95 × 9,348.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,826.82x = 178,330,325.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,330,325.56/13,826.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,897.42

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