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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,313.51, 19,748.60 and 9,277.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,313.51, 19,748.60 and 9,277.94 is: 12,800.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,313.51 : 19,748.60 = 9,277.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,313.51/19,748.60 = 9,277.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,313.51x = 19,748.60 × 9,277.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,313.51x = 183,226,325.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,226,325.88/14,313.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,800.94

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