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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,961.18, 19,253.13 and 9,172.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,961.18, 19,253.13 and 9,172.64 is: 12,649.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,961.18 : 19,253.13 = 9,172.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,961.18/19,253.13 = 9,172.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,961.18x = 19,253.13 × 9,172.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,961.18x = 176,602,030.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,602,030.36/13,961.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,649.51

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