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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,041.92, 19,380.56 and 9,253.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,041.92, 19,380.56 and 9,253.48 is: 12,771.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,041.92 : 19,380.56 = 9,253.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,041.92/19,380.56 = 9,253.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,041.92x = 19,380.56 × 9,253.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,041.92x = 179,337,624.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,337,624.35/14,041.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,771.59

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