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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,866.74, 19,144.58 and 9,026.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,866.74, 19,144.58 and 9,026.09 is: 12,461.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,866.74 : 19,144.58 = 9,026.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,866.74/19,144.58 = 9,026.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,866.74x = 19,144.58 × 9,026.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,866.74x = 172,800,561.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,800,561.24/13,866.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,461.52

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