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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,286.33, 19,711.88 and 9,184.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,286.33, 19,711.88 and 9,184.52 is: 12,672.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,286.33 : 19,711.88 = 9,184.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,286.33/19,711.88 = 9,184.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,286.33x = 19,711.88 × 9,184.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,286.33x = 181,044,011.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,044,011.62/14,286.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,672.53

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