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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,844.97, 19,126.89 and 9,076.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,844.97, 19,126.89 and 9,076.23 is: 12,538.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,844.97 : 19,126.89 = 9,076.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,844.97/19,126.89 = 9,076.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,844.97x = 19,126.89 × 9,076.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,844.97x = 173,600,052.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,600,052.82/13,844.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,538.85

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