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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,312.18, 19,755.46 and 9,267.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,312.18, 19,755.46 and 9,267.50 is: 12,792.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,312.18 : 19,755.46 = 9,267.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,312.18/19,755.46 = 9,267.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,312.18x = 19,755.46 × 9,267.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,312.18x = 183,083,725.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,083,725.55/14,312.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,792.16

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