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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,284.74, 19,706.40 and 9,250.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,284.74, 19,706.40 and 9,250.58 is: 12,761.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,284.74 : 19,706.40 = 9,250.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,284.74/19,706.40 = 9,250.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,284.74x = 19,706.40 × 9,250.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,284.74x = 182,295,632.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,295,632.73/14,284.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,761.56

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