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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,052.98, 19,384.61 and 9,271.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,052.98, 19,384.61 and 9,271.22 is: 12,788.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,052.98 : 19,384.61 = 9,271.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,052.98/19,384.61 = 9,271.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,052.98x = 19,384.61 × 9,271.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,052.98x = 179,718,887.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,718,887.00/14,052.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,788.67

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