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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,282.16, 19,704.80 and 9,250.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,282.16, 19,704.80 and 9,250.23 is: 12,762.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,282.16 : 19,704.80 = 9,250.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,282.16/19,704.80 = 9,250.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,282.16x = 19,704.80 × 9,250.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,282.16x = 182,274,029.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,274,029.12/14,282.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,762.36

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