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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,875.81, 19,129.41 and 9,392.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,875.81, 19,129.41 and 9,392.46 is: 12,948.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,875.81 : 19,129.41 = 9,392.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,875.81/19,129.41 = 9,392.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,875.81x = 19,129.41 × 9,392.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,875.81x = 179,672,218.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,672,218.25/13,875.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,948.59

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