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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,279.94, 19,687.95 and 9,235.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,279.94, 19,687.95 and 9,235.26 is: 12,732.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,279.94 : 19,687.95 = 9,235.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,279.94/19,687.95 = 9,235.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,279.94x = 19,687.95 × 9,235.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,279.94x = 181,823,337.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,823,337.12/14,279.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,732.78

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