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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,040.65, 19,369.99 and 9,254.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,040.65, 19,369.99 and 9,254.47 is: 12,767.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,040.65 : 19,369.99 = 9,254.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,040.65/19,369.99 = 9,254.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,040.65x = 19,369.99 × 9,254.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,040.65x = 179,258,857.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,258,857.04/14,040.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,767.13

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