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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,054.13, 19,398.78 and 9,277.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,054.13, 19,398.78 and 9,277.56 is: 12,805.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,054.13 : 19,398.78 = 9,277.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,054.13/19,398.78 = 9,277.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,054.13x = 19,398.78 × 9,277.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,054.13x = 179,973,345.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,973,345.38/14,054.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,805.73

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