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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,312.60, 19,747.35 and 9,277.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,312.60, 19,747.35 and 9,277.03 is: 12,799.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,312.60 : 19,747.35 = 9,277.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,312.60/19,747.35 = 9,277.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,312.60x = 19,747.35 × 9,277.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,312.60x = 183,196,758.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,196,758.37/14,312.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,799.68

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