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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,867.23, 19,150.76 and 8,833.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,867.23, 19,150.76 and 8,833.73 is: 12,199.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,867.23 : 19,150.76 = 8,833.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,867.23/19,150.76 = 8,833.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,867.23x = 19,150.76 × 8,833.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,867.23x = 169,172,569.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,172,569.47/13,867.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,199.45

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