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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,058.74, 19,393.52 and 9,273.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,058.74, 19,393.52 and 9,273.95 is: 12,793.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,058.74 : 19,393.52 = 9,273.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,058.74/19,393.52 = 9,273.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,058.74x = 19,393.52 × 9,273.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,058.74x = 179,854,461.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,854,461.02/14,058.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,793.08

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