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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,324.94, 19,763.46 and 9,017.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,324.94, 19,763.46 and 9,017.82 is: 12,441.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,324.94 : 19,763.46 = 9,017.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,324.94/19,763.46 = 9,017.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,324.94x = 19,763.46 × 9,017.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,324.94x = 178,223,324.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,223,324.86/14,324.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,441.47

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