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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,037.55, 19,367.17 and 9,259.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,037.55, 19,367.17 and 9,259.87 is: 12,775.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,037.55 : 19,367.17 = 9,259.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,037.55/19,367.17 = 9,259.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,037.55x = 19,367.17 × 9,259.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,037.55x = 179,337,476.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,337,476.47/14,037.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,775.55

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