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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,835.08, 19,094.76 and 8,171.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,835.08, 19,094.76 and 8,171.26 is: 11,277.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,835.08 : 19,094.76 = 8,171.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,835.08/19,094.76 = 8,171.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,835.08x = 19,094.76 × 8,171.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,835.08x = 156,028,248.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,028,248.60/13,835.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,277.73

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