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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,883.46, 19,152.63 and 9,103.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,883.46, 19,152.63 and 9,103.38 is: 12,558.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,883.46 : 19,152.63 = 9,103.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,883.46/19,152.63 = 9,103.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,883.46x = 19,152.63 × 9,103.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,883.46x = 174,353,668.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,353,668.89/13,883.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,558.37

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