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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,312.73, 19,747.53 and 9,277.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,312.73, 19,747.53 and 9,277.16 is: 12,799.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,312.73 : 19,747.53 = 9,277.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,312.73/19,747.53 = 9,277.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,312.73x = 19,747.53 × 9,277.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,312.73x = 183,200,896.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,200,896.68/14,312.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,799.86

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