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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,390.83, 19,852.33 and 9,284.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,390.83, 19,852.33 and 9,284.96 is: 12,808.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,390.83 : 19,852.33 = 9,284.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,390.83/19,852.33 = 9,284.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,390.83x = 19,852.33 × 9,284.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,390.83x = 184,328,089.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,328,089.96/14,390.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,808.72

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