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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,012.70, 19,344.62 and 9,235.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,012.70, 19,344.62 and 9,235.77 is: 12,750.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,012.70 : 19,344.62 = 9,235.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,012.70/19,344.62 = 9,235.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,012.70x = 19,344.62 × 9,235.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,012.70x = 178,662,520.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,662,520.42/14,012.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,750.05

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