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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,273.04, 19,705.40 and 9,313.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,273.04, 19,705.40 and 9,313.68 is: 12,858.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,273.04 : 19,705.40 = 9,313.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,273.04/19,705.40 = 9,313.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,273.04x = 19,705.40 × 9,313.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,273.04x = 183,529,789.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,529,789.87/14,273.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,858.49

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