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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,034.94, 19,374.52 and 9,257.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,034.94, 19,374.52 and 9,257.70 is: 12,779.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,034.94 : 19,374.52 = 9,257.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,034.94/19,374.52 = 9,257.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,034.94x = 19,374.52 × 9,257.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,034.94x = 179,363,493.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,363,493.80/14,034.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,779.78

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