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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,868.74, 19,147.34 and 9,028.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,868.74, 19,147.34 and 9,028.08 is: 12,464.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,868.74 : 19,147.34 = 9,028.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,868.74/19,147.34 = 9,028.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,868.74x = 19,147.34 × 9,028.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,868.74x = 172,863,717.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,863,717.31/13,868.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,464.27

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