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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,060.74, 19,396.28 and 9,275.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,060.74, 19,396.28 and 9,275.95 is: 12,795.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,060.74 : 19,396.28 = 9,275.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,060.74/19,396.28 = 9,275.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,060.74x = 19,396.28 × 9,275.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,060.74x = 179,918,923.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,918,923.47/14,060.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,795.84

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