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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,040.37, 19,371.04 and 9,262.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,040.37, 19,371.04 and 9,262.69 is: 12,779.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,040.37 : 19,371.04 = 9,262.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,040.37/19,371.04 = 9,262.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,040.37x = 19,371.04 × 9,262.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,040.37x = 179,427,864.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,427,864.80/14,040.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,779.43

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