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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,973.67, 19,291.64 and 9,264.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,973.67, 19,291.64 and 9,264.33 is: 12,790.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,973.67 : 19,291.64 = 9,264.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,973.67/19,291.64 = 9,264.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,973.67x = 19,291.64 × 9,264.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,973.67x = 178,724,072.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,724,072.88/13,973.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,790.06

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