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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,028.92, 19,366.23 and 9,251.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,028.92, 19,366.23 and 9,251.69 is: 12,771.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,028.92 : 19,366.23 = 9,251.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,028.92/19,366.23 = 9,251.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,028.92x = 19,366.23 × 9,251.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,028.92x = 179,170,392.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,170,392.64/14,028.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,771.50

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