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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,958.88, 19,255.16 and 9,179.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,958.88, 19,255.16 and 9,179.69 is: 12,662.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,958.88 : 19,255.16 = 9,179.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,958.88/19,255.16 = 9,179.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,958.88x = 19,255.16 × 9,179.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,958.88x = 176,756,257.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,756,257.53/13,958.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,662.64

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