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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,957.92, 19,269.90 and 9,248.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,957.92, 19,269.90 and 9,248.58 is: 12,768.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,957.92 : 19,269.90 = 9,248.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,957.92/19,269.90 = 9,248.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,957.92x = 19,269.90 × 9,248.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,957.92x = 178,219,211.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,219,211.74/13,957.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,768.32

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