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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,007.92, 19,338.84 and 9,298.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,007.92, 19,338.84 and 9,298.64 is: 12,837.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,007.92 : 19,338.84 = 9,298.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,007.92/19,338.84 = 9,298.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,007.92x = 19,338.84 × 9,298.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,007.92x = 179,824,911.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,824,911.18/14,007.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,837.37

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