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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,966.62, 19,269.27 and 9,249.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,966.62, 19,269.27 and 9,249.18 is: 12,760.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,966.62 : 19,269.27 = 9,249.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,966.62/19,269.27 = 9,249.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,966.62x = 19,269.27 × 9,249.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,966.62x = 178,224,946.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,224,946.70/13,966.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,760.78

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