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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,323.88, 19,748.66 and 9,279.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,323.88, 19,748.66 and 9,279.24 is: 12,793.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,323.88 : 19,748.66 = 9,279.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,323.88/19,748.66 = 9,279.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,323.88x = 19,748.66 × 9,279.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,323.88x = 183,252,555.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,252,555.82/14,323.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,793.50

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