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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,010.92, 19,342.98 and 9,301.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,010.92, 19,342.98 and 9,301.64 is: 12,841.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,010.92 : 19,342.98 = 9,301.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,010.92/19,342.98 = 9,301.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,010.92x = 19,342.98 × 9,301.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,010.92x = 179,921,436.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,921,436.49/14,010.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,841.51

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