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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,314.02, 19,749.28 and 9,278.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,314.02, 19,749.28 and 9,278.44 is: 12,801.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,314.02 : 19,749.28 = 9,278.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,314.02/19,749.28 = 9,278.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,314.02x = 19,749.28 × 9,278.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,314.02x = 183,242,509.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,242,509.52/14,314.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,801.61

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