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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,858.29, 19,132.20 and 9,150.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,858.29, 19,132.20 and 9,150.84 is: 12,633.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,858.29 : 19,132.20 = 9,150.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,858.29/19,132.20 = 9,150.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,858.29x = 19,132.20 × 9,150.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,858.29x = 175,075,701.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,075,701.05/13,858.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,633.28

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