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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,031.91, 19,357.92 and 9,245.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,031.91, 19,357.92 and 9,245.72 is: 12,755.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,031.91 : 19,357.92 = 9,245.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,031.91/19,357.92 = 9,245.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,031.91x = 19,357.92 × 9,245.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,031.91x = 178,977,908.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,977,908.10/14,031.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,755.06

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