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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,038.21, 19,375.99 and 9,259.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,038.21, 19,375.99 and 9,259.02 is: 12,779.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,038.21 : 19,375.99 = 9,259.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,038.21/19,375.99 = 9,259.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,038.21x = 19,375.99 × 9,259.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,038.21x = 179,402,678.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,402,678.93/14,038.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,779.60

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