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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,036.32, 19,362 and 9,068.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,036.32, 19,362 and 9,068.32 is: 12,509.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,036.32 : 19,362 = 9,068.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,036.32/19,362 = 9,068.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,036.32x = 19,362 × 9,068.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,036.32x = 175,580,811.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,580,811.84/14,036.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,509.03

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