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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,966.62, 19,277.56 and 9,249.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,966.62, 19,277.56 and 9,249.18 is: 12,766.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,966.62 : 19,277.56 = 9,249.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,966.62/19,277.56 = 9,249.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,966.62x = 19,277.56 × 9,249.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,966.62x = 178,301,526.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,301,526.01/13,966.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,766.27

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