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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,314.22, 19,751.34 and 9,285.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,314.22, 19,751.34 and 9,285.33 is: 12,812.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,314.22 : 19,751.34 = 9,285.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,314.22/19,751.34 = 9,285.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,314.22x = 19,751.34 × 9,285.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,314.22x = 183,397,818.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,397,818.73/14,314.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,812.28

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