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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,034.83, 19,374.39 and 9,257.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,034.83, 19,374.39 and 9,257.60 is: 12,779.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,034.83 : 19,374.39 = 9,257.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,034.83/19,374.39 = 9,257.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,034.83x = 19,374.39 × 9,257.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,034.83x = 179,360,401.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,360,401.30/14,034.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,779.67

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