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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,829.87, 19,085.96 and 8,167.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,829.87, 19,085.96 and 8,167.91 is: 11,272.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,829.87 : 19,085.96 = 8,167.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,829.87/19,085.96 = 8,167.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,829.87x = 19,085.96 × 8,167.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,829.87x = 155,892,328.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,892,328.53/13,829.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,272.15

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