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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,311.98, 19,746.49 and 9,276.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,311.98, 19,746.49 and 9,276.41 is: 12,798.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,311.98 : 19,746.49 = 9,276.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,311.98/19,746.49 = 9,276.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,311.98x = 19,746.49 × 9,276.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,311.98x = 183,176,563.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,176,563.48/14,311.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,798.83

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