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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,329.98, 19,759.40 and 9,287.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,329.98, 19,759.40 and 9,287.58 is: 12,806.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,329.98 : 19,759.40 = 9,287.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,329.98/19,759.40 = 9,287.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,329.98x = 19,759.40 × 9,287.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,329.98x = 183,517,008.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,517,008.25/14,329.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,806.51

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