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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,962.38, 19,268.08 and 9,246.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,962.38, 19,268.08 and 9,246.66 is: 12,760.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,962.38 : 19,268.08 = 9,246.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,962.38/19,268.08 = 9,246.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,962.38x = 19,268.08 × 9,246.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,962.38x = 178,165,289.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,165,289.24/13,962.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,760.39

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