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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,073.03, 19,412.32 and 9,293.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,073.03, 19,412.32 and 9,293.02 is: 12,818.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,073.03 : 19,412.32 = 9,293.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,073.03/19,412.32 = 9,293.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,073.03x = 19,412.32 × 9,293.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,073.03x = 180,398,934.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,398,934.48/14,073.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,818.77

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