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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,946.42, 19,254.48 and 9,173.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,946.42, 19,254.48 and 9,173.90 is: 12,665.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,946.42 : 19,254.48 = 9,173.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,946.42/19,254.48 = 9,173.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,946.42x = 19,254.48 × 9,173.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,946.42x = 176,638,674.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,638,674.07/13,946.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,665.52

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