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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,248.08, 19,644.36 and 9,203.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,248.08, 19,644.36 and 9,203.76 is: 12,689.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,248.08 : 19,644.36 = 9,203.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,248.08/19,644.36 = 9,203.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,248.08x = 19,644.36 × 9,203.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,248.08x = 180,801,974.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,801,974.79/14,248.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,689.57

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