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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,392.53, 19,850.43 and 9,358.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,392.53, 19,850.43 and 9,358.38 is: 12,907.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,392.53 : 19,850.43 = 9,358.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,392.53/19,850.43 = 9,358.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,392.53x = 19,850.43 × 9,358.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,392.53x = 185,767,867.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,767,867.10/14,392.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,907.24

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