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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,002.51, 19,327.54 and 9,157.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,002.51, 19,327.54 and 9,157.93 is: 12,640.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,002.51 : 19,327.54 = 9,157.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,002.51/19,327.54 = 9,157.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,002.51x = 19,327.54 × 9,157.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,002.51x = 177,000,267.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,000,267.66/14,002.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,640.61

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