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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,844.99, 19,126.94 and 9,076.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,844.99, 19,126.94 and 9,076.27 is: 12,538.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,844.99 : 19,126.94 = 9,076.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,844.99/19,126.94 = 9,076.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,844.99x = 19,126.94 × 9,076.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,844.99x = 173,601,214.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,601,214.38/13,844.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,538.92

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