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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,293.23, 19,718.04 and 9,259.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,293.23, 19,718.04 and 9,259.11 is: 12,773.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,293.23 : 19,718.04 = 9,259.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,293.23/19,718.04 = 9,259.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,293.23x = 19,718.04 × 9,259.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,293.23x = 182,571,501.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,571,501.34/14,293.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,773.29

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