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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,051.73, 19,395.42 and 9,275.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,051.73, 19,395.42 and 9,275.16 is: 12,802.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,051.73 : 19,395.42 = 9,275.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,051.73/19,395.42 = 9,275.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,051.73x = 19,395.42 × 9,275.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,051.73x = 179,895,526.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,895,526.79/14,051.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,802.38

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