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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,871.07, 19,127.03 and 8,828.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,871.07, 19,127.03 and 8,828.84 is: 12,174.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,871.07 : 19,127.03 = 8,828.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,871.07/19,127.03 = 8,828.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,871.07x = 19,127.03 × 8,828.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,871.07x = 168,869,491.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,869,491.22/13,871.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,174.22

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