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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,876.21, 19,154.87 and 9,406.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,876.21, 19,154.87 and 9,406.09 is: 12,984.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,876.21 : 19,154.87 = 9,406.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,876.21/19,154.87 = 9,406.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,876.21x = 19,154.87 × 9,406.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,876.21x = 180,172,431.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,172,431.16/13,876.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,984.27

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