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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,325.99, 19,753.87 and 9,283.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,325.99, 19,753.87 and 9,283.59 is: 12,800.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,325.99 : 19,753.87 = 9,283.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,325.99/19,753.87 = 9,283.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,325.99x = 19,753.87 × 9,283.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,325.99x = 183,386,829.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,386,829.99/14,325.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,800.99

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