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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,342.92, 14,266.83 and 9,019.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,342.92, 14,266.83 and 9,019.80 is: 12,441.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,342.92 : 14,266.83 = 9,019.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,342.92/14,266.83 = 9,019.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,342.92x = 14,266.83 × 9,019.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,342.92x = 128,683,953.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,683,953.23/10,342.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,441.74

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