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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,872.72, 19,135.08 and 9,388.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,872.72, 19,135.08 and 9,388.56 is: 12,949.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,872.72 : 19,135.08 = 9,388.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,872.72/19,135.08 = 9,388.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,872.72x = 19,135.08 × 9,388.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,872.72x = 179,650,846.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,650,846.68/13,872.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,949.94

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