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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,348.21, 19,804.44 and 9,312.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,348.21, 19,804.44 and 9,312.14 is: 12,853.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,348.21 : 19,804.44 = 9,312.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,348.21/19,804.44 = 9,312.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,348.21x = 19,804.44 × 9,312.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,348.21x = 184,421,668.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,421,668.39/14,348.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,853.29

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