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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,966.92, 19,258.02 and 9,487.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,966.92, 19,258.02 and 9,487.08 is: 13,081.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,966.92 : 19,258.02 = 9,487.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,966.92/19,258.02 = 9,487.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,966.92x = 19,258.02 × 9,487.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,966.92x = 182,702,376.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,702,376.38/13,966.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,081.08

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