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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,266.97, 19,683.60 and 9,237.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,266.97, 19,683.60 and 9,237.53 is: 12,744.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,266.97 : 19,683.60 = 9,237.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,266.97/19,683.60 = 9,237.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,266.97x = 19,683.60 × 9,237.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,266.97x = 181,827,845.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,827,845.51/14,266.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,744.67

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