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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,011.92, 19,344.37 and 9,302.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,011.92, 19,344.37 and 9,302.64 is: 12,842.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,011.92 : 19,344.37 = 9,302.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,011.92/19,344.37 = 9,302.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,011.92x = 19,344.37 × 9,302.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,011.92x = 179,953,710.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,953,710.14/14,011.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,842.90

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