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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,872.81, 19,125.27 and 9,389.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,872.81, 19,125.27 and 9,389.46 is: 12,944.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,872.81 : 19,125.27 = 9,389.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,872.81/19,125.27 = 9,389.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,872.81x = 19,125.27 × 9,389.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,872.81x = 179,575,957.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,575,957.65/13,872.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,944.45

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