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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,961.46, 19,256.22 and 9,237.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,961.46, 19,256.22 and 9,237.54 is: 12,740.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,961.46 : 19,256.22 = 9,237.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,961.46/19,256.22 = 9,237.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,961.46x = 19,256.22 × 9,237.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,961.46x = 177,880,102.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,880,102.50/13,961.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,740.80

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