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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,039.32, 19,366.14 and 9,071.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,039.32, 19,366.14 and 9,071.32 is: 12,513.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,039.32 : 19,366.14 = 9,071.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,039.32/19,366.14 = 9,071.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,039.32x = 19,366.14 × 9,071.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,039.32x = 175,676,453.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,676,453.10/14,039.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,513.17

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