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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,871.26, 19,150.80 and 9,030.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,871.26, 19,150.80 and 9,030.58 is: 12,467.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,871.26 : 19,150.80 = 9,030.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,871.26/19,150.80 = 9,030.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,871.26x = 19,150.80 × 9,030.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,871.26x = 172,942,831.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,942,831.46/13,871.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,467.71

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