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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,277.69, 19,690.35 and 9,236.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,277.69, 19,690.35 and 9,236.66 is: 12,738.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,277.69 : 19,690.35 = 9,236.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,277.69/19,690.35 = 9,236.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,277.69x = 19,690.35 × 9,236.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,277.69x = 181,872,997.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,872,997.02/14,277.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,738.26

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