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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,326.47, 19,754.58 and 9,284.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,326.47, 19,754.58 and 9,284.07 is: 12,801.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,326.47 : 19,754.58 = 9,284.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,326.47/19,754.58 = 9,284.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,326.47x = 19,754.58 × 9,284.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,326.47x = 183,402,903.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,402,903.54/14,326.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,801.68

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