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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,268.27, 19,683.57 and 9,234.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,268.27, 19,683.57 and 9,234.12 is: 12,738.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,268.27 : 19,683.57 = 9,234.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,268.27/19,683.57 = 9,234.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,268.27x = 19,683.57 × 9,234.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,268.27x = 181,760,447.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,760,447.41/14,268.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,738.79

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