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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,257, 19,683.30 and 9,297.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,257, 19,683.30 and 9,297.64 is: 12,836.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,257 : 19,683.30 = 9,297.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,257/19,683.30 = 9,297.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,257x = 19,683.30 × 9,297.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,257x = 183,008,237.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,008,237.41/14,257
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,836.38

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