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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,312.51, 19,747.22 and 9,276.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,312.51, 19,747.22 and 9,276.94 is: 12,799.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,312.51 : 19,747.22 = 9,276.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,312.51/19,747.22 = 9,276.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,312.51x = 19,747.22 × 9,276.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,312.51x = 183,193,775.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,193,775.11/14,312.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,799.56

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