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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,907.44, 19,176.88 and 8,863.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,907.44, 19,176.88 and 8,863.67 is: 12,222.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,907.44 : 19,176.88 = 8,863.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,907.44/19,176.88 = 8,863.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,907.44x = 19,176.88 × 8,863.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,907.44x = 169,977,535.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,977,535.95/13,907.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,222.06

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