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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,033.77, 19,369.86 and 9,254.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,033.77, 19,369.86 and 9,254.57 is: 12,773.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,033.77 : 19,369.86 = 9,254.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,033.77/19,369.86 = 9,254.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,033.77x = 19,369.86 × 9,254.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,033.77x = 179,259,751.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,259,751.62/14,033.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,773.46

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