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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,841.54, 19,103.94 and 8,669.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,841.54, 19,103.94 and 8,669.82 is: 11,965.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,841.54 : 19,103.94 = 8,669.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,841.54/19,103.94 = 8,669.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,841.54x = 19,103.94 × 8,669.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,841.54x = 165,627,721.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,627,721.09/13,841.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,965.99

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