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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,935.86, 19,247.45 and 9,177.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,935.86, 19,247.45 and 9,177.08 is: 12,674.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,935.86 : 19,247.45 = 9,177.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,935.86/19,247.45 = 9,177.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,935.86x = 19,247.45 × 9,177.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,935.86x = 176,635,246.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,635,246.32/13,935.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,674.88

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