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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,314.98, 19,750.02 and 9,283.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,314.98, 19,750.02 and 9,283.12 is: 12,807.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,314.98 : 19,750.02 = 9,283.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,314.98/19,750.02 = 9,283.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,314.98x = 19,750.02 × 9,283.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,314.98x = 183,341,805.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,341,805.66/14,314.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,807.69

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