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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,337.42, 19,790.28 and 9,292.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,337.42, 19,790.28 and 9,292.74 is: 12,826.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,337.42 : 19,790.28 = 9,292.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,337.42/19,790.28 = 9,292.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,337.42x = 19,790.28 × 9,292.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,337.42x = 183,905,926.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,905,926.57/14,337.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,826.99

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