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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,963.79, 19,286.48 and 9,239.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,963.79, 19,286.48 and 9,239.87 is: 12,761.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,963.79 : 19,286.48 = 9,239.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,963.79/19,286.48 = 9,239.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,963.79x = 19,286.48 × 9,239.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,963.79x = 178,204,425.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,204,425.33/13,963.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,761.90

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