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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,280.94, 19,689.33 and 9,236.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,280.94, 19,689.33 and 9,236.26 is: 12,734.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,280.94 : 19,689.33 = 9,236.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,280.94/19,689.33 = 9,236.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,280.94x = 19,689.33 × 9,236.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,280.94x = 181,855,771.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,855,771.11/14,280.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,734.16

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