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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,289.89, 19,724.21 and 9,253.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,289.89, 19,724.21 and 9,253.91 is: 12,773.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,289.89 : 19,724.21 = 9,253.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,289.89/19,724.21 = 9,253.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,289.89x = 19,724.21 × 9,253.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,289.89x = 182,526,101.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,526,101.90/14,289.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,773.10

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