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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,053.50, 19,385.91 and 9,268.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,053.50, 19,385.91 and 9,268.56 is: 12,785.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,053.50 : 19,385.91 = 9,268.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,053.50/19,385.91 = 9,268.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,053.50x = 19,385.91 × 9,268.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,053.50x = 179,679,469.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,679,469.99/14,053.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,785.39

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