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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,039.76, 19,374.56 and 9,253.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,039.76, 19,374.56 and 9,253.92 is: 12,770.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,039.76 : 19,374.56 = 9,253.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,039.76/19,374.56 = 9,253.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,039.76x = 19,374.56 × 9,253.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,039.76x = 179,290,628.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,290,628.28/14,039.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,770.21

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