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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,857.91, 19,117.24 and 9,075.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,857.91, 19,117.24 and 9,075.72 is: 12,520.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,857.91 : 19,117.24 = 9,075.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,857.91/19,117.24 = 9,075.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,857.91x = 19,117.24 × 9,075.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,857.91x = 173,502,717.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,502,717.41/13,857.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,520.12

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