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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,962.96, 19,254.60 and 9,245.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,962.96, 19,254.60 and 9,245.52 is: 12,749.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,962.96 : 19,254.60 = 9,245.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,962.96/19,254.60 = 9,245.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,962.96x = 19,254.60 × 9,245.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,962.96x = 178,018,789.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,018,789.39/13,962.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,749.36

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