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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,261.96, 19,676.70 and 9,232.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,261.96, 19,676.70 and 9,232.53 is: 12,737.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,261.96 : 19,676.70 = 9,232.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,261.96/19,676.70 = 9,232.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,261.96x = 19,676.70 × 9,232.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,261.96x = 181,665,723.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,665,723.05/14,261.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,737.79

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