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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,316.57, 19,752.82 and 9,281.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,316.57, 19,752.82 and 9,281.00 is: 12,805.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,316.57 : 19,752.82 = 9,281.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,316.57/19,752.82 = 9,281.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,316.57x = 19,752.82 × 9,281.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,316.57x = 183,325,948.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,325,948.60/14,316.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,805.16

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