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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,004.15, 19,327.78 and 9,223.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,004.15, 19,327.78 and 9,223.33 is: 12,729.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,004.15 : 19,327.78 = 9,223.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,004.15/19,327.78 = 9,223.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,004.15x = 19,327.78 × 9,223.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,004.15x = 178,266,539.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,266,539.19/14,004.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,729.55

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