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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,969, 19,272.90 and 9,255.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,969, 19,272.90 and 9,255.88 is: 12,770.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,969 : 19,272.90 = 9,255.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,969/19,272.90 = 9,255.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,969x = 19,272.90 × 9,255.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,969x = 178,387,649.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,387,649.65/13,969
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,770.25

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