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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,324.99, 19,752.50 and 9,282.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,324.99, 19,752.50 and 9,282.59 is: 12,799.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,324.99 : 19,752.50 = 9,282.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,324.99/19,752.50 = 9,282.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,324.99x = 19,752.50 × 9,282.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,324.99x = 183,354,213.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,354,213.80/14,324.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,799.61

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