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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,281.16, 19,705.25 and 9,244.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,281.16, 19,705.25 and 9,244.67 is: 12,755.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,281.16 : 19,705.25 = 9,244.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,281.16/19,705.25 = 9,244.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,281.16x = 19,705.25 × 9,244.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,281.16x = 182,168,388.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,168,388.77/14,281.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,755.86

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