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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,832, 19,081.58 and 9,357.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,832, 19,081.58 and 9,357.32 is: 12,908.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,832 : 19,081.58 = 9,357.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,832/19,081.58 = 9,357.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,832x = 19,081.58 × 9,357.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,832x = 178,552,450.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,552,450.17/13,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,908.65

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