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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,282.67, 19,699.46 and 9,243.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,282.67, 19,699.46 and 9,243.00 is: 12,748.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,282.67 : 19,699.46 = 9,243.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,282.67/19,699.46 = 9,243.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,282.67x = 19,699.46 × 9,243.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,282.67x = 182,082,076.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,082,076.02/14,282.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,748.46

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