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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,972.96, 19,292.56 and 9,267.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,972.96, 19,292.56 and 9,267.04 is: 12,795.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,972.96 : 19,292.56 = 9,267.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,972.96/19,292.56 = 9,267.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,972.96x = 19,292.56 × 9,267.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,972.96x = 178,784,925.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,784,925.22/13,972.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,795.06

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