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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,879.76, 19,168.07 and 8,846.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,879.76, 19,168.07 and 8,846.36 is: 12,216.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,879.76 : 19,168.07 = 8,846.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,879.76/19,168.07 = 8,846.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,879.76x = 19,168.07 × 8,846.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,879.76x = 169,567,507.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,567,507.65/13,879.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,216.89

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