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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,290.60, 19,716.45 and 9,258.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,290.60, 19,716.45 and 9,258.70 is: 12,774.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,290.60 : 19,716.45 = 9,258.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,290.60/19,716.45 = 9,258.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,290.60x = 19,716.45 × 9,258.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,290.60x = 182,548,695.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,548,695.62/14,290.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,774.04

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