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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,316.32, 19,752.48 and 9,280.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,316.32, 19,752.48 and 9,280.75 is: 12,804.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,316.32 : 19,752.48 = 9,280.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,316.32/19,752.48 = 9,280.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,316.32x = 19,752.48 × 9,280.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,316.32x = 183,317,828.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,317,828.76/14,316.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,804.81

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