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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,944.42, 19,387.46 and 9,066.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,944.42, 19,387.46 and 9,066.14 is: 13,578.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,944.42 : 19,387.46 = 9,066.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,944.42/19,387.46 = 9,066.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,944.42x = 19,387.46 × 9,066.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,944.42x = 175,769,426.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,769,426.60/12,944.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,578.78

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