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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,835.19, 19,098.75 and 9,372.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,835.19, 19,098.75 and 9,372.50 is: 12,938.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,835.19 : 19,098.75 = 9,372.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,835.19/19,098.75 = 9,372.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,835.19x = 19,098.75 × 9,372.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,835.19x = 179,003,034.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,003,034.38/13,835.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,938.24

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