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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,871.26, 19,145.91 and 8,563.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,871.26, 19,145.91 and 8,563.04 is: 11,819.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,871.26 : 19,145.91 = 8,563.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,871.26/19,145.91 = 8,563.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,871.26x = 19,145.91 × 8,563.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,871.26x = 163,947,193.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,947,193.17/13,871.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,819.20

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