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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,362.95, 19,823.71 and 9,320.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,362.95, 19,823.71 and 9,320.09 is: 12,863.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,362.95 : 19,823.71 = 9,320.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,362.95/19,823.71 = 9,320.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,362.95x = 19,823.71 × 9,320.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,362.95x = 184,758,761.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,758,761.33/14,362.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,863.57

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