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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,007.17, 19,337.81 and 9,297.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,007.17, 19,337.81 and 9,297.89 is: 12,836.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,007.17 : 19,337.81 = 9,297.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,007.17/19,337.81 = 9,297.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,007.17x = 19,337.81 × 9,297.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,007.17x = 179,800,783.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,800,783.73/14,007.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,836.34

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