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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,863.26, 19,133.25 and 8,825.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,863.26, 19,133.25 and 8,825.87 is: 12,180.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,863.26 : 19,133.25 = 8,825.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,863.26/19,133.25 = 8,825.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,863.26x = 19,133.25 × 8,825.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,863.26x = 168,867,577.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,867,577.18/13,863.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,180.94

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