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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,104.95, 19,456.23 and 9,324.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,104.95, 19,456.23 and 9,324.96 is: 12,862.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,104.95 : 19,456.23 = 9,324.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,104.95/19,456.23 = 9,324.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,104.95x = 19,456.23 × 9,324.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,104.95x = 181,428,566.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,428,566.50/14,104.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,862.76

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