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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,038.76, 19,373.18 and 9,252.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,038.76, 19,373.18 and 9,252.92 is: 12,768.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,038.76 : 19,373.18 = 9,252.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,038.76/19,373.18 = 9,252.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,038.76x = 19,373.18 × 9,252.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,038.76x = 179,258,484.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,258,484.69/14,038.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,768.83

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