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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,843.35, 19,081.98 and 9,054.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,843.35, 19,081.98 and 9,054.81 is: 12,481.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,843.35 : 19,081.98 = 9,054.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,843.35/19,081.98 = 9,054.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,843.35x = 19,081.98 × 9,054.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,843.35x = 172,783,703.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,783,703.32/13,843.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,481.35

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