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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,051.22, 19,394.73 and 9,274.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,051.22, 19,394.73 and 9,274.65 is: 12,801.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,051.22 : 19,394.73 = 9,274.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,051.22/19,394.73 = 9,274.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,051.22x = 19,394.73 × 9,274.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,051.22x = 179,879,357.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,879,357.89/14,051.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,801.69

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