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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,961.20, 19,255.30 and 9,186.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,961.20, 19,255.30 and 9,186.08 is: 12,669.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,961.20 : 19,255.30 = 9,186.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,961.20/19,255.30 = 9,186.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,961.20x = 19,255.30 × 9,186.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,961.20x = 176,880,726.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,880,726.22/13,961.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,669.45

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