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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,861.78, 19,127 and 8,558.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,861.78, 19,127 and 8,558.30 is: 11,809.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,861.78 : 19,127 = 8,558.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,861.78/19,127 = 8,558.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,861.78x = 19,127 × 8,558.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,861.78x = 163,694,604.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,694,604.10/13,861.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,809.06

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