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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,317.07, 19,753.51 and 9,281.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,317.07, 19,753.51 and 9,281.50 is: 12,805.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,317.07 : 19,753.51 = 9,281.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,317.07/19,753.51 = 9,281.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,317.07x = 19,753.51 × 9,281.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,317.07x = 183,342,203.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,342,203.07/14,317.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,805.85

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