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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,313.14, 19,748.09 and 9,277.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,313.14, 19,748.09 and 9,277.57 is: 12,800.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,313.14 : 19,748.09 = 9,277.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,313.14/19,748.09 = 9,277.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,313.14x = 19,748.09 × 9,277.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,313.14x = 183,214,142.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,214,142.21/14,313.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,800.42

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