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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,969.92, 19,286.46 and 9,260.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,969.92, 19,286.46 and 9,260.58 is: 12,784.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,969.92 : 19,286.46 = 9,260.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,969.92/19,286.46 = 9,260.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,969.92x = 19,286.46 × 9,260.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,969.92x = 178,603,805.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,603,805.75/13,969.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,784.88

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