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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,994.52, 19,317.50 and 9,280.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,994.52, 19,317.50 and 9,280.36 is: 12,810.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,994.52 : 19,317.50 = 9,280.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,994.52/19,317.50 = 9,280.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,994.52x = 19,317.50 × 9,280.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,994.52x = 179,273,354.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,273,354.30/13,994.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,810.25

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