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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,869.46, 19,134.48 and 8,832.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,869.46, 19,134.48 and 8,832.78 is: 12,185.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,869.46 : 19,134.48 = 8,832.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,869.46/19,134.48 = 8,832.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,869.46x = 19,134.48 × 8,832.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,869.46x = 169,010,635.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,010,635.69/13,869.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,185.81

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