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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,054.23, 19,398.87 and 9,277.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,054.23, 19,398.87 and 9,277.66 is: 12,805.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,054.23 : 19,398.87 = 9,277.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,054.23/19,398.87 = 9,277.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,054.23x = 19,398.87 × 9,277.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,054.23x = 179,976,120.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,976,120.24/14,054.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,805.83

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