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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,962.46, 19,257.60 and 9,238.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,962.46, 19,257.60 and 9,238.54 is: 12,742.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,962.46 : 19,257.60 = 9,238.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,962.46/19,257.60 = 9,238.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,962.46x = 19,257.60 × 9,238.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,962.46x = 177,912,107.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,912,107.90/13,962.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,742.17

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