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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,297.72, 19,724.27 and 9,263.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,297.72, 19,724.27 and 9,263.61 is: 12,779.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,297.72 : 19,724.27 = 9,263.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,297.72/19,724.27 = 9,263.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,297.72x = 19,724.27 × 9,263.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,297.72x = 182,717,898.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,717,898.50/14,297.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,779.52

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