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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,317.32, 19,753.86 and 9,281.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,317.32, 19,753.86 and 9,281.75 is: 12,806.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,317.32 : 19,753.86 = 9,281.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,317.32/19,753.86 = 9,281.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,317.32x = 19,753.86 × 9,281.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,317.32x = 183,350,390.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,350,390.06/14,317.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,806.19

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