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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,851.82, 19,109.46 and 9,373.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,851.82, 19,109.46 and 9,373.96 is: 12,931.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,851.82 : 19,109.46 = 9,373.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,851.82/19,109.46 = 9,373.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,851.82x = 19,109.46 × 9,373.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,851.82x = 179,131,313.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,131,313.66/13,851.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,931.97

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