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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,289.10, 19,714.38 and 9,257.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,289.10, 19,714.38 and 9,257.20 is: 12,771.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,289.10 : 19,714.38 = 9,257.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,289.10/19,714.38 = 9,257.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,289.10x = 19,714.38 × 9,257.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,289.10x = 182,499,958.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,499,958.54/14,289.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,771.97

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