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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,046.52, 19,387.74 and 9,264.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,046.52, 19,387.74 and 9,264.28 is: 12,787.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,046.52 : 19,387.74 = 9,264.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,046.52/19,387.74 = 9,264.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,046.52x = 19,387.74 × 9,264.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,046.52x = 179,613,451.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,613,451.93/14,046.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,787.04

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