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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,877.21, 19,156.25 and 9,407.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,877.21, 19,156.25 and 9,407.09 is: 12,985.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,877.21 : 19,156.25 = 9,407.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,877.21/19,156.25 = 9,407.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,877.21x = 19,156.25 × 9,407.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,877.21x = 180,204,567.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,204,567.81/13,877.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,985.65

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