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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,316.82, 19,753.17 and 9,281.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,316.82, 19,753.17 and 9,281.26 is: 12,805.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,316.82 : 19,753.17 = 9,281.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,316.82/19,753.17 = 9,281.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,316.82x = 19,753.17 × 9,281.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,316.82x = 183,334,306.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,334,306.59/14,316.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,805.52

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