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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,367.06, 19,835.81 and 9,264.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,367.06, 19,835.81 and 9,264.86 is: 12,791.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,367.06 : 19,835.81 = 9,264.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,367.06/19,835.81 = 9,264.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,367.06x = 19,835.81 × 9,264.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,367.06x = 183,775,931.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,775,931.52/14,367.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,791.48

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