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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,475, 19,992.78 and 9,751.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,475, 19,992.78 and 9,751.08 is: 13,468.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,475 : 19,992.78 = 9,751.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,475/19,992.78 = 9,751.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,475x = 19,992.78 × 9,751.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,475x = 194,951,197.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,951,197.20/14,475
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,468.13

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