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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,956.68, 19,246.92 and 9,168.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,956.68, 19,246.92 and 9,168.14 is: 12,643.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,956.68 : 19,246.92 = 9,168.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,956.68/19,246.92 = 9,168.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,956.68x = 19,246.92 × 9,168.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,956.68x = 176,458,457.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,458,457.13/13,956.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,643.30

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