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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,952.62, 19,259.67 and 9,238.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,952.62, 19,259.67 and 9,238.42 is: 12,752.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,952.62 : 19,259.67 = 9,238.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,952.62/19,259.67 = 9,238.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,952.62x = 19,259.67 × 9,238.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,952.62x = 177,928,920.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,928,920.52/13,952.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,752.37

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