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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,887.03, 19,144.17 and 9,901.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,887.03, 19,144.17 and 9,901.23 is: 13,649.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,887.03 : 19,144.17 = 9,901.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,887.03/19,144.17 = 9,901.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,887.03x = 19,144.17 × 9,901.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,887.03x = 189,550,830.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,550,830.33/13,887.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,649.49

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