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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,367.78, 19,821.51 and 9,333.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,367.78, 19,821.51 and 9,333.90 is: 12,876.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,367.78 : 19,821.51 = 9,333.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,367.78/19,821.51 = 9,333.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,367.78x = 19,821.51 × 9,333.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,367.78x = 185,011,992.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,011,992.19/14,367.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,876.87

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