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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,272.26, 19,692.77 and 9,794.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,272.26, 19,692.77 and 9,794.38 is: 13,514.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,272.26 : 19,692.77 = 9,794.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,272.26/19,692.77 = 9,794.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,272.26x = 19,692.77 × 9,794.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,272.26x = 192,878,472.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,878,472.63/14,272.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,514.22

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