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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,036.33, 19,376.46 and 9,259.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,036.33, 19,376.46 and 9,259.11 is: 12,781.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,036.33 : 19,376.46 = 9,259.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,036.33/19,376.46 = 9,259.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,036.33x = 19,376.46 × 9,259.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,036.33x = 179,408,774.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,408,774.55/14,036.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,781.75

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