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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,040.92, 19,379.18 and 9,252.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,040.92, 19,379.18 and 9,252.48 is: 12,770.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,040.92 : 19,379.18 = 9,252.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,040.92/19,379.18 = 9,252.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,040.92x = 19,379.18 × 9,252.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,040.92x = 179,305,475.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,305,475.37/14,040.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,770.21

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