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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,392.17, 19,864.45 and 9,347.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,392.17, 19,864.45 and 9,347.60 is: 12,901.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,392.17 : 19,864.45 = 9,347.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,392.17/19,864.45 = 9,347.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,392.17x = 19,864.45 × 9,347.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,392.17x = 185,685,007.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,685,007.31/14,392.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,901.81

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