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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,844.16, 19,258.03 and 9,514.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,844.16, 19,258.03 and 9,514.45 is: 14,265.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,844.16 : 19,258.03 = 9,514.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,844.16/19,258.03 = 9,514.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,844.16x = 19,258.03 × 9,514.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,844.16x = 183,229,563.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,229,563.53/12,844.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,265.59

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