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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,022.67, 19,346.34 and 9,251.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,022.67, 19,346.34 and 9,251.57 is: 12,763.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,022.67 : 19,346.34 = 9,251.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,022.67/19,346.34 = 9,251.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,022.67x = 19,346.34 × 9,251.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,022.67x = 178,983,992.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,983,992.99/14,022.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,763.90

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