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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,279.42, 19,714.53 and 9,177

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,279.42, 19,714.53 and 9,177 is: 12,670.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,279.42 : 19,714.53 = 9,177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,279.42/19,714.53 = 9,177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,279.42x = 19,714.53 × 9,177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,279.42x = 180,920,195.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,920,195.93/14,279.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,670.00

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