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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,310.40, 19,748.58 and 9,276.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,310.40, 19,748.58 and 9,276.64 is: 12,801.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,310.40 : 19,748.58 = 9,276.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,310.40/19,748.58 = 9,276.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,310.40x = 19,748.58 × 9,276.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,310.40x = 183,200,467.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,200,467.17/14,310.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,801.91

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