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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,317.48, 19,750.66 and 9,002.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,317.48, 19,750.66 and 9,002.28 is: 12,418.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,317.48 : 19,750.66 = 9,002.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,317.48/19,750.66 = 9,002.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,317.48x = 19,750.66 × 9,002.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,317.48x = 177,800,971.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,800,971.50/14,317.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,418.45

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