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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,033.43, 19,372.43 and 9,256.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,033.43, 19,372.43 and 9,256.19 is: 12,777.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,033.43 : 19,372.43 = 9,256.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,033.43/19,372.43 = 9,256.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,033.43x = 19,372.43 × 9,256.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,033.43x = 179,314,819.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,314,819.12/14,033.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,777.69

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