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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,389.83, 19,850.95 and 9,283.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,389.83, 19,850.95 and 9,283.96 is: 12,807.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,389.83 : 19,850.95 = 9,283.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,389.83/19,850.95 = 9,283.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,389.83x = 19,850.95 × 9,283.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,389.83x = 184,295,418.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,295,418.05/14,389.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,807.33

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