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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,845.97, 19,128.27 and 9,077.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,845.97, 19,128.27 and 9,077.23 is: 12,540.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,845.97 : 19,128.27 = 9,077.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,845.97/19,128.27 = 9,077.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,845.97x = 19,128.27 × 9,077.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,845.97x = 173,631,706.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,631,706.29/13,845.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,540.23

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