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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,037.21, 19,374.61 and 9,258.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,037.21, 19,374.61 and 9,258.02 is: 12,778.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,037.21 : 19,374.61 = 9,258.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,037.21/19,374.61 = 9,258.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,037.21x = 19,374.61 × 9,258.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,037.21x = 179,370,526.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,370,526.87/14,037.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,778.22

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