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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,071.48, 19,413.90 and 9,293.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,071.48, 19,413.90 and 9,293.80 is: 12,822.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,071.48 : 19,413.90 = 9,293.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,071.48/19,413.90 = 9,293.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,071.48x = 19,413.90 × 9,293.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,071.48x = 180,428,903.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,428,903.82/14,071.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,822.31

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