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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,037.93, 19,375.61 and 9,258.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,037.93, 19,375.61 and 9,258.74 is: 12,779.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,037.93 : 19,375.61 = 9,258.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,037.93/19,375.61 = 9,258.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,037.93x = 19,375.61 × 9,258.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,037.93x = 179,393,592.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,393,592.16/14,037.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,779.21

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