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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,304.48, 19,735.54 and 9,272.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,304.48, 19,735.54 and 9,272.60 is: 12,793.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,304.48 : 19,735.54 = 9,272.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,304.48/19,735.54 = 9,272.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,304.48x = 19,735.54 × 9,272.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,304.48x = 182,999,768.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,999,768.20/14,304.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,793.18

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