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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,886.91, 19,180.29 and 9,402.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,886.91, 19,180.29 and 9,402.85 is: 12,987.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,886.91 : 19,180.29 = 9,402.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,886.91/19,180.29 = 9,402.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,886.91x = 19,180.29 × 9,402.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,886.91x = 180,349,449.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,349,449.06/13,886.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,987.01

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