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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,285.08, 19,702.78 and 9,245.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,285.08, 19,702.78 and 9,245.41 is: 12,751.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,285.08 : 19,702.78 = 9,245.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,285.08/19,702.78 = 9,245.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,285.08x = 19,702.78 × 9,245.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,285.08x = 182,160,279.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,160,279.24/14,285.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,751.79

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