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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,319.95, 19,757.48 and 9,284.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,319.95, 19,757.48 and 9,284.39 is: 12,809.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,319.95 : 19,757.48 = 9,284.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,319.95/19,757.48 = 9,284.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,319.95x = 19,757.48 × 9,284.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,319.95x = 183,436,004.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,436,004.53/14,319.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,809.83

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