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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,324.45, 19,754.69 and 9,283.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,324.45, 19,754.69 and 9,283.41 is: 12,802.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,324.45 : 19,754.69 = 9,283.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,324.45/19,754.69 = 9,283.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,324.45x = 19,754.69 × 9,283.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,324.45x = 183,390,840.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,390,840.28/14,324.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,802.65

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