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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,844.66, 19,098.99 and 9,062.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,844.66, 19,098.99 and 9,062.51 is: 12,501.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,844.66 : 19,098.99 = 9,062.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,844.66/19,098.99 = 9,062.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,844.66x = 19,098.99 × 9,062.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,844.66x = 173,084,787.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,084,787.86/13,844.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,501.92

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