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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,974.96, 19,295.32 and 9,269.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,974.96, 19,295.32 and 9,269.04 is: 12,797.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,974.96 : 19,295.32 = 9,269.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,974.96/19,295.32 = 9,269.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,974.96x = 19,295.32 × 9,269.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,974.96x = 178,849,092.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,849,092.89/13,974.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,797.83

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