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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,303.48, 19,734.16 and 9,271.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,303.48, 19,734.16 and 9,271.60 is: 12,791.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,303.48 : 19,734.16 = 9,271.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,303.48/19,734.16 = 9,271.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,303.48x = 19,734.16 × 9,271.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,303.48x = 182,967,237.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,967,237.86/14,303.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,791.80

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