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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,958.92, 19,271.28 and 9,249.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,958.92, 19,271.28 and 9,249.58 is: 12,769.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,958.92 : 19,271.28 = 9,249.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,958.92/19,271.28 = 9,249.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,958.92x = 19,271.28 × 9,249.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,958.92x = 178,251,246.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,251,246.06/13,958.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,769.70

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