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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,284.27, 19,705.74 and 9,250.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,284.27, 19,705.74 and 9,250.11 is: 12,760.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,284.27 : 19,705.74 = 9,250.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,284.27/19,705.74 = 9,250.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,284.27x = 19,705.74 × 9,250.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,284.27x = 182,280,268.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,280,268.10/14,284.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,760.91

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