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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,337.57, 19,795.04 and 9,235.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,337.57, 19,795.04 and 9,235.38 is: 12,750.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,337.57 : 19,795.04 = 9,235.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,337.57/19,795.04 = 9,235.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,337.57x = 19,795.04 × 9,235.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,337.57x = 182,814,716.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,814,716.52/14,337.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,750.75

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