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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,828.41, 19,084.85 and 8,731.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,828.41, 19,084.85 and 8,731.33 is: 12,050.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,828.41 : 19,084.85 = 8,731.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,828.41/19,084.85 = 8,731.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,828.41x = 19,084.85 × 8,731.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,828.41x = 166,636,123.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,636,123.35/13,828.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,050.27

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