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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,863.48, 19,118.38 and 9,076.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,863.48, 19,118.38 and 9,076.28 is: 12,516.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,863.48 : 19,118.38 = 9,076.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,863.48/19,118.38 = 9,076.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,863.48x = 19,118.38 × 9,076.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,863.48x = 173,523,770.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,523,770.03/13,863.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,516.61

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