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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,279.84, 19,703.43 and 9,243.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,279.84, 19,703.43 and 9,243.36 is: 12,754.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,279.84 : 19,703.43 = 9,243.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,279.84/19,703.43 = 9,243.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,279.84x = 19,703.43 × 9,243.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,279.84x = 182,125,896.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,125,896.72/14,279.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,754.06

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