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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,838.06, 19,099.59 and 8,801.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,838.06, 19,099.59 and 8,801.30 is: 12,147.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,838.06 : 19,099.59 = 8,801.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,838.06/19,099.59 = 8,801.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,838.06x = 19,099.59 × 8,801.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,838.06x = 168,101,221.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,101,221.47/13,838.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,147.74

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