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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,052.52, 19,395.72 and 9,273.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,052.52, 19,395.72 and 9,273.32 is: 12,799.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,052.52 : 19,395.72 = 9,273.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,052.52/19,395.72 = 9,273.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,052.52x = 19,395.72 × 9,273.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,052.52x = 179,862,574.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,862,574.85/14,052.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,799.32

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