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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,944.83, 19,237.11 and 9,233.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,944.83, 19,237.11 and 9,233.06 is: 12,737.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,944.83 : 19,237.11 = 9,233.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,944.83/19,237.11 = 9,233.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,944.83x = 19,237.11 × 9,233.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,944.83x = 177,617,390.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,617,390.86/13,944.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,737.15

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