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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,259.50, 19,686.76 and 9,300.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,259.50, 19,686.76 and 9,300.14 is: 12,839.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,259.50 : 19,686.76 = 9,300.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,259.50/19,686.76 = 9,300.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,259.50x = 19,686.76 × 9,300.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,259.50x = 183,089,624.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,089,624.15/14,259.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,839.83

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