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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,354.81, 19,813.55 and 9,318.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,354.81, 19,813.55 and 9,318.76 is: 12,862.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,354.81 : 19,813.55 = 9,318.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,354.81/19,813.55 = 9,318.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,354.81x = 19,813.55 × 9,318.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,354.81x = 184,637,717.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,637,717.20/14,354.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,862.43

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