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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,045.52, 19,386.36 and 9,263.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,045.52, 19,386.36 and 9,263.28 is: 12,785.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,045.52 : 19,386.36 = 9,263.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,045.52/19,386.36 = 9,263.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,045.52x = 19,386.36 × 9,263.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,045.52x = 179,581,280.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,581,280.86/14,045.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,785.66

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