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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,894.53, 19,174.40 and 9,179.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,894.53, 19,174.40 and 9,179.79 is: 12,668.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,894.53 : 19,174.40 = 9,179.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,894.53/19,174.40 = 9,179.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,894.53x = 19,174.40 × 9,179.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,894.53x = 176,016,919.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,016,919.48/13,894.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,668.07

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