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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,341.48, 19,778.10 and 9,300.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,341.48, 19,778.10 and 9,300.44 is: 12,826.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,341.48 : 19,778.10 = 9,300.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,341.48/19,778.10 = 9,300.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,341.48x = 19,778.10 × 9,300.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,341.48x = 183,945,032.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,945,032.36/14,341.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,826.08

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