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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,953.78, 19,261.28 and 9,239.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,953.78, 19,261.28 and 9,239.58 is: 12,753.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,953.78 : 19,261.28 = 9,239.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,953.78/19,261.28 = 9,239.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,953.78x = 19,261.28 × 9,239.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,953.78x = 177,966,091.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,966,091.26/13,953.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,753.97

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