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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,967.99, 19,279.46 and 9,250.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,967.99, 19,279.46 and 9,250.55 is: 12,768.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,967.99 : 19,279.46 = 9,250.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,967.99/19,279.46 = 9,250.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,967.99x = 19,279.46 × 9,250.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,967.99x = 178,345,562.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,345,562.45/13,967.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,768.16

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