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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,974.92, 19,293.36 and 9,265.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,974.92, 19,293.36 and 9,265.58 is: 12,791.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,974.92 : 19,293.36 = 9,265.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,974.92/19,293.36 = 9,265.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,974.92x = 19,293.36 × 9,265.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,974.92x = 178,764,170.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,764,170.55/13,974.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,791.78

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