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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,322.50, 19,773.70 and 9,363.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,322.50, 19,773.70 and 9,363.14 is: 12,926.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,322.50 : 19,773.70 = 9,363.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,322.50/19,773.70 = 9,363.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,322.50x = 19,773.70 × 9,363.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,322.50x = 185,143,921.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,143,921.42/14,322.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,926.79

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