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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,901.76, 19,186.38 and 8,864.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,901.76, 19,186.38 and 8,864.37 is: 12,234.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,901.76 : 19,186.38 = 8,864.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,901.76/19,186.38 = 8,864.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,901.76x = 19,186.38 × 8,864.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,901.76x = 170,075,171.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,075,171.28/13,901.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,234.07

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