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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,863.76, 19,133.94 and 8,826.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,863.76, 19,133.94 and 8,826.37 is: 12,181.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,863.76 : 19,133.94 = 8,826.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,863.76/19,133.94 = 8,826.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,863.76x = 19,133.94 × 8,826.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,863.76x = 168,883,234.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,883,234.00/13,863.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,181.63

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