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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,306.48, 19,738.28 and 9,274.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,306.48, 19,738.28 and 9,274.64 is: 12,795.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,306.48 : 19,738.28 = 9,274.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,306.48/19,738.28 = 9,274.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,306.48x = 19,738.28 × 9,274.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,306.48x = 183,065,441.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,065,441.22/14,306.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,795.98

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