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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,909.73, 19,188.90 and 9,137.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,909.73, 19,188.90 and 9,137.61 is: 12,605.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,909.73 : 19,188.90 = 9,137.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,909.73/19,188.90 = 9,137.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,909.73x = 19,188.90 × 9,137.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,909.73x = 175,340,684.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,340,684.53/13,909.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,605.62

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