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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,060.24, 19,395.59 and 9,275.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,060.24, 19,395.59 and 9,275.45 is: 12,795.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,060.24 : 19,395.59 = 9,275.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,060.24/19,395.59 = 9,275.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,060.24x = 19,395.59 × 9,275.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,060.24x = 179,902,825.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,902,825.27/14,060.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,795.15

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