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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,392.83, 19,855.10 and 9,286.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,392.83, 19,855.10 and 9,286.95 is: 12,811.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,392.83 : 19,855.10 = 9,286.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,392.83/19,855.10 = 9,286.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,392.83x = 19,855.10 × 9,286.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,392.83x = 184,393,274.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,393,274.51/14,392.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,811.47

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